A customer at the Circus Liquor store rushed to the aid of the injured driver before his vehicle was consumed by flames.

The dangers of tobacco products such as cigarettes and vape pens are broadly known, at least when it comes to lung irritation and cancer risk. Less well known? The risk that a vape pen might explode.

Key fob dead? No problem. Follow our step-by-step guide to manually unlocking and starting your vehicle so you can get to the store for a replacement battery.

Researchers at Michigan State University are using wood waste to make safety improvements to batteries people use every day.

The investigative minds at How to Survive analyze exploding battery hazards, emergency responses, and safety strategies during an electric car incident.

Electric vehicles come with some obvious perks, from impressive acceleration and near-silent driving to charging costs that are typically, though not always, lower than fueling up with gas. But ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As temperatures drop, car batteries have a tougher time getting started. Cold weather thickens engine oil, making it harder for the engine to start. Additionally, the cold slows down ...

A social media post suggested "exploding trees are possible" as sub-zero temperatures blanket states in the Midwest and Northern Plains Some experts suggest the phrase "explosion" is not entirely ...

Experts say trees do not explode but can crack loudly due to rapid temperature changes. This phenomenon, known as "frost cracking," occurs when tree sap freezes and expands. Young trees, thin-barked ...

Cold weather can drain a car battery by reducing its capacity and slowing its chemical reactions. Low temperatures also thicken engine oil, forcing the battery to work harder to start the car. Using ...

As we head into the weekend, a major winter storm system is going to slide some of the coldest air we’ve felt in years right over Michigan - and we’re going to be in a deep freeze for a few days. How ...

Cold weather can drain a car battery by reducing its capacity and slowing its chemical reactions. Low temperatures also thicken engine oil, forcing the battery to work harder to start the car. Using ...