When EV fire blankets explode ... lessons from full scale EV battery burns.

As electric vehicles and battery-powered technology become part of everyday life, understanding how to manage battery fire risk has never been more important. That’s why we’ve launched EV Fires 101 — a weekly social media series supported by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (NSW DCCEEW). Each Wednesday, we’ll share quick, practical insights designed to build confidence and cut through confusion around electric vehicle (EV) and lithium-i

If you’ve ever spotted a small blue triangular badge on the number plate of a car and wondered what it means, you’re not alone. These badges are the official “EV” label required in all Australian states and territories; they mark a vehicle as electric (or hybrid) and carry important safety and regulatory significance. What is the blue EV triangle? Australian vehicles that are built (or modified) from 1 January 2019 onward and powered by electricity or hybrid systems must dis