Nissan Leaf battery fire recall involves fast charging port
More than 29,000 Nissan Leaf vehicles should not be charged using Level 3 fast charging ports. October 4, 2024 — Owners of 2019-2020 Nissan LEAF electric vehicles are warned not to use Level 3 fast-charging ports due to the risk of battery fire. The Nissan LEAF battery recall includes more than 29,000 vehicles equipped with Level 3 fast charging ports. According to Nissan, the lithium-ion battery may overheat when using the LEAF fast-charging port. Engineers are still investigating the issue, but currently Nissan believes there may be excessive lithium deposits within the cells of the LEAF lithium-ion batteries. This causes increased resistance and fluctuations in the battery's state of charge. Using the Nissan LEAF Level 3 fast charging port can cause the battery to heat up quickly and cause a fire. Nissan has told the government that about 1% of Nissan Leafs may be affected by the battery issue. Nissan Leaf owners should not use the fast-charging port until their…
Tesla semi-trailer accident and fire in California under investigation by NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating lithium-ion battery fires in Tesla Semi trucks. September 8, 2024 — A Tesla Semi truck crashed and caught fire after noxious fumes from burning lithium-ion batteries closed an interstate for 16 hours, an investigation is underway. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the circumstances of the Aug. 19 Tesla semi-trailer crash on Interstate 80 near Emigrant Gap, California. Tesla's description of the all-electric Semi truck is: “Charging with electricity is approximately 2 times cheaper per mile than refueling with diesel. Drivers can save up to $150,000 in fuel costs within the first three years of vehicle ownership. With remote diagnostics, over-the-air software updates, and fewer moving parts for maintenance, drivers will spend less time in the service center and more time on the road.” The National Transportation Safety Board said it was "investigating this matter due to concerns about the risk of fire from lithium-ion batteries." The California Highway Patrol will be…
Tesla semi-trailer accident and fire in California under investigation by NTSB
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating lithium-ion battery fires in Tesla Semi trucks. September 8, 2024 — A Tesla Semi truck crashed and caught fire after noxious fumes from burning lithium-ion batteries closed an interstate for 16 hours, an investigation is underway. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the circumstances of the Aug. 19 Tesla semi-trailer crash on Interstate 80 near Emigrant Gap, California. Tesla's description of the all-electric Semi truck is: “Charging with electricity is approximately 2 times cheaper per mile than refueling with diesel. Drivers can save up to $150,000 in fuel costs within the first three years of vehicle ownership. With remote diagnostics, over-the-air software updates, and fewer moving parts for maintenance, drivers will spend less time in the service center and more time on the road.” The National Transportation Safety Board said it was "investigating this matter due to concerns about the risk of fire from lithium-ion batteries." The California Highway Patrol will be…
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