EV battery fire engulfs Tesla truck after highway crash

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A Tesla Semi truck crashed in California, causing extended road closures due to a battery fire that burned the truck and emitted toxic fumes. The incident occurred on the I-80 highway, with the battery fire burning into the late afternoon. The electric truck lost control and crashed into trees, resulting in the closure of the highway in both directions. The Tesla Semi uses a lithium-ion battery of roughly 900kWh capacity and is the first incident of its kind. The cleanup operation took over 16 hours before the highway was reopened. The Semi’s production began in late 2022, with reported issues in rollout and long wait times for customers.

Brands mentioned: Tesla