The lithium-ion batteries in a 2025 Tesla Model Y complicated first responders efforts save a person involved in a fiery electrical vehicle crash, officials in Torrance

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

What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County neighborhoods destroyed by the Eaton and Palisades fires.

With Trump on the warpath against EVs, buyers and sellers in California watch warily as he tries to dismantle Biden-era incentives that supported the industry.

The fire at the Moss Landing plant, which stores electricity for the power grid, was unrelated to wildfires in Los Angeles.

INSURANCE PAYOUT: Insurance companies have already paid out $4.2 billion in claims related to the Palisades and Eaton fires, according to California’s Insurance Department. That covers only payments intended for immediate assistance, like rental housing, and not yet the cost of debris removal and rebuilding.

In a heated community meeting, furious residents assailed federal officials for trucking electric vehicle batteries and other hazardous materials from Altadena to their area for processing.

Lithium-ion batteries are making up a significant portion of these dangerous items - and the EPA worries they may explode or reignite.

some of California's most famous beaches, including Venice and Santa Monica; and world-class art institutions, such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the state-of-the-art Getty Center.

Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, 'due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were unable to rescue the occupant,' the department said.

California regulators said Tesla is yet to apply for the necessary permits to operate a commercial robotaxi service, just one day after Elon Musk said the firm planned to do so in the state “this year.

Elon Musk outlined an aggressive timeline for Tesla’s long-awaited robotaxi service, projecting a fully autonomous ride-hailing network in some California cities by the end of 2025. The news sent the electric car company’s stock soaring on Thursday morning.