Los Angeles wildfires, la and lithium batteries

Burning Teslas in LA add to toxic mix hindering California wildfire cleanup
Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire
Tesla Batteries Burning in LA Wildfire Present an Irony About Sustainability
When exposed to high heat, lithium batteries like those in Tesla's can burn for a long time and require significant water to extinguish.
Burning Teslas, fried battery storage systems add to toxic mix hindering LA wildfire cleanup
Lithium batteries from EVs and hybrids, as well as home-power backups, will require specialized removal in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires.
Burning Teslas in LA add toxic barriers to wildfire cleanup
Among the most pressing are the toxic remnants left behind by burned electric vehicles (EVs) and home-battery storage systems, Bloomberg reported. “A lot of the cars in the evacuation area were lithium batteries,
Toxic fumes from burning Teslas are delaying LA wildfire recovery efforts
Efforts to cleanup areas of LA devastated by wildfires are being delayed by burning Teslas and other electric cars emitting toxic fumes. The vehicles have lithium-ion batteries that when burned release harmful gases and toxic chemicals into the air that can cause serious health issues.
Burnt-out Teslas block LA wildfire victims from returning to homes amid cleanup crisis
As Los Angeles-area residents prepare to return to neighborhoods evacuated during the wildfires of the past week, they’re encountering another issue
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Porsche 911 owner rushes to save his $300K car from raging California fires, leaves a Tesla behind
A security camera captured an owner moving his Tesla to rescue his limited-edition Porsche 911 from California fires. A viral ...
Tesla CEO Elon Musk borrowed customers’ new Cybertrucks to provide Starlink internet in decimated California wildfire regions
Musk sent Starlink-equipped Cybertrucks to restore internet connectivity after criticizing the government’s response.
Biden admin rejects Tesla’s $100 million request for big-rig charging plan
Tesla’s ambitious plan for a cross-state semi-truck charging network hits another roadblock as federal funding continues to ...
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Tesla fails yet again to nab federal funding for charging infrastructure
Tesla wanted millions for a truck charging corridor stretching from California to Texas, but it appears that the government didn't find the proposal to be a very efficient use of federal dollars.
Liberal California may have a political 'reawakening' after wildfire disaster, historian predicts
Historian Victor Davis Hanson predicts an impending cultural shift in California, as the fires in Los Angeles have impacted ...
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Tesla to move headquarters from Palo Alto to Austin
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, addresses shareholders in an annual meeting held on Oct. 7, 2021, in Austin, Texas, and broadcast over Zoom. Zoom screenshot courtesy Tesla. UPDATE: On Oct. 8, the ...
Rivian Joins Ford, Tesla In Supporting Relief Efforts Amid California Wildfires
Rivian Automotive deployed vehicles to support relief activities in Los Angeles battling wildfires. Tesla and Ford also ...
DOGE is yet another responsibility on Elon Musk's plate. That doesn't faze these Tesla investors.
Elon Musk has his work cut out for him as DOGE kicks into gear. Many shareholders aren't worried about him losing focus on ...