Batteries

Owners Seek Compensation as Lawsuit Claims Jeep Hybrid Batteries Pose Fire Hazard and Render Vehicles Useless

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NEW YORK – Jeep Wrangler owners in the United States are filing a lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) over battery issues, claiming that the vehicles are prone to catching fire. The complaint alleges that the fires are caused by a defect in the high-voltage lithium-ion battery of the Jeep Wrangler’s electric mode. According to the plaintiffs, some instances of vehicle fires occurred while the batteries were charging. While FCA has stated that the cause of the fires is unknown, the lawsuit argues that the root cause lies in the faulty battery and related components … Read more

New Jersey Takes a Green Leap: Enacts EPR Law for Electric Vehicle Batteries, A Major Step Towards Sustainable Future

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Trenton, New Jersey – New legislation has been signed into law in New Jersey that mandates the implementation of an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This move aims to address the increasing challenge of managing and recycling these batteries as the adoption of EVs continues to rise. Under the new law, EV manufacturers will be responsible for financing and managing the collection, transportation, and recycling of the batteries they produce. This shift in responsibility from consumers to manufacturers is expected to significantly improve the recycling rates of EV batteries and … Read more