A short circuit happens suddenly, and the results can be minimal, such as tripped circuits, or it can become hazardous, causing sparks and fire. A short circuit can occur in older wiring or newer ...

There are high hopes for the next generation of high energy-density lithium metal batteries, but before they can be used in our vehicles, there are crucial problems to solve. An international research ...

A short circuit on a Red Line train prevented a failsafe from triggering and allowed the vehicle to leave the station while a passenger was trapped in a door, federal investigators concluded while ...

Volvo is recalling 7,483 2020-2021 S90, 2020-2022 S60, V60, XC60, XC90, and 2022 V90 plug-in hybrid vehicles. The high-voltage battery may experience a short circuit within the battery module when the ...

(CNN) — Owners of nearly 200,000 BMWs should not park in the garage because the vehicles could short circuit and catch fire, according to a recall notice. The fire risk is related to a problem with ...