Tesla Model S fire spread to another Tesla, consumed garage and damaged home, owner says

WASHINGTON POST

A fire inspector cited the thermal management system in one of the Tesla Model S sedans as one of two possible causes of the blaze, which showed what can happen when one electric car ignites another in a garage. read more »

Congress Could Mandate Anti–Drunk Driving Technology in New Cars

CAR AND DRIVER

The U.S. Congress is working on a $78 billion surface transportation bill as part of the larger $1 trillion infrastructure package. The bipartisan bill includes a significant safety provision that will aim to reduce the number of impaired drivers behind the wheel if it becomes law. Around 10,000 people are killed each year due to alcohol-related crashes in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). read more »