Electric vehicle catches fire in Pittsburgh-area shopping plaza
An electric car parked in the McCandless Crossing shopping plaza caught fire while charging on Tuesday evening.
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An electric car parked in the McCandless Crossing shopping plaza caught fire while charging on Tuesday evening.
Next week, the electric vehicle tax credit will end, and if you're looking to buy a new car, you might need to act quickly.
All 17 service plazas on the Turnpike are expected to have electric vehicle charging stations by 2027.
Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan confirmed they've scrapped merger talks announced in December, ending a potential combination that would have created the world's third-largest automaker.
Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, forming world's third-largest automaker by sales as the industry transitions away from fossil fuels.
Skeptics say CEO Elon Musk has yet to show Tesla's self-driving system can travel safely without human supervision.
Some owners of the electric vehicle will be eligible for compensation of up to $1,400 because of a battery problem that caused fires.
Foreign automakers dominate U.S. News' list of the best new EVs and hybrids, while Tesla is shut out.
The U.S. needs more than a million public chargers by 2030, but only a fraction of that number currently exists. Los Angeles is using light poles to help fill the gap.
Organizers say this year's auto show will have anything a car enthusiast would want to see in their driveway and garage.
Electric cars are enjoying a wave of popularity as the push continues towards greener commuting.
Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro wants to devote millions of dollars to creating a 10-year economic development plan.
Pennsylvania is getting nearly $50 million in grants to upgrade its bus fleet.
Efforts by the Biden administration to limit tailpipe pollution from automobiles face a crucial test as legal challenges brought by Republican-led states head to a federal appeals court.
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a switch to electric vehicles.
Commercial electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors Corp. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection nearly two months after it warned that it was in danger of failing.
Electric shuttle buses and CLEAR screening technology will soon be implemented at the airport.
Duquesne Light provides insight on how electric cars will impact your electric bill.
Starting Jan. 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle.
The first of its kind solar field will power its buildings and allow EVs to charge while they travel the road.
Will Pittsburghers find new ways to get around as gas prices continue to climb?
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says Pittsburgh can play a key role as America switches from gas-powered cars to cleaner electric vehicles in the next few years.
As an infrastructure bill makes its way through Congress, local leaders are calling for investments in clean energy transportation.
Motorists who register an electric vehicle in Pennsylvania would have to pay an annual fee, under lame-duck session legislation approved by the state's Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday.
Big changes could be coming to the Uniontown Area School District.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Police are reminding parents about online dangers after a girl in Allegheny County was lured away from her home.
A crash involving multiple vehicles on a ramp to the Fort Duquesne Bridge in Pittsburgh is causing traffic backups ahead of rush hour.
An Ohio man has been charged with sexually exploiting at least five girls he met online, federal prosecutors announced on Tuesday.
Big changes could be coming to the Uniontown Area School District.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Police are reminding parents about online dangers after a girl in Allegheny County was lured away from her home.
A crash involving multiple vehicles on a ramp to the Fort Duquesne Bridge in Pittsburgh is causing traffic backups ahead of rush hour.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro raised $3.6 million over five weeks, an aide said.
Live updating Ohio primary election results for May 5, 2026.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday in Ohio and Indiana — in the Buckeye State, they cast ballots in Senate, House and governor's primary races, while Hoosiers are weighing in on House and state races.
Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
All three remaining Smokey Bones locations in the Pittsburgh area have closed after the restaurant chain's parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Wegmans now owns the land in Cranberry Township that will house its first Pittsburgh-area location.
As the war in Iran continues, the impact is hitting Americans' wallets, especially at the gas pump.
Mikey is introducing us to Jordan. Ge has big energy and even bigger jumps! They visit Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Monroeville to burn some energy and learn what Jordan is looking for in a family.
Big hair energy is back in a big way. We're revealing the spring cuts delivering serious cool girl vibes. Your next hair era could be one appointment away!
Mikey Hood is live at Shly Deck & Fence in Carnegie to find out what it takes to get the deck of your dreams built at your own home and how to enter the Ford Truck and Ten Thousand Dollar Deck Giveaway!
Korean fried chicken has become one of the fastest-growing food trends in the country. And now it's landed in the South Hills. Here from the Krunchy Bird in Castle Shannon are the owner, Noah, and the head chef, Jess.
This year's Gene Kelly Award nominees for excellence in high school musical theater were announced live on PTL! The awards have become a major launching pad to Broadway and Hollywood. Pittsburgh CLO's director of education, Jim Scriven, did the honors for best high school musical.
An artist in Pittsburgh said the Steel City clothing company used his artwork without his permission.
Alcosan's multi-billion-dollar construction project to clean up the rivers in southwestern Pennsylvania is already over budget.
Pennsylvania prisons now give suboxone to thousands of inmates, with thousands more on the waiting list.
After suffering roof damage from this year's brutal winter, a Pittsburgh family says their insurance company has left them with even bigger problems.
The Downtown Neighbors Alliance's board voted Thursday to dissolve the organization.
A new report from Public Citizen identified several Pittsburgh area hospitals that could be at risk of closing due to federal budget cuts.
Allegheny Health Network's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Institute moved to a new space on Friday.
Across the country, there's a rise in cases of a seasonal illness that's causing medical professionals to speak out.
As nurses from UPMC Magee Womens Hospital continue to negotiate their first union contract, two of them visited D.C. to fight for their patients.
A growing number of parents across the U.S. are declining routine preventive care for their newborns. Doctors say the trend is raising concerns.
The former left fielder and coach died on Monday, May 4.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Dr. Wayne Sebastianelli spent more than 30 years as Penn State University's Director of Athletic Medicine.
The Pirates were held hitless until the 5th inning on Tuesday night in Arizona.
Melanie Green has earned a spot in the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club next month.
If you're about to throw out all of those old documents while spring cleaning, there are some you should hold onto.
The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta-based railroad said Friday that it earned $547 million, or $2.43 per share, down from $750 million, or $3.31 per share, a year ago.
Ten Carnegie Mellon University alumni have snagged nominations for Tony Awards.
A converted church in rural central Pennsylvania has become a place where musicians with Amish roots are coming to record music and make videos.
The newly announced tour will be at PPG Paints Arena for two nights in September.
Musgraves will perform at PPG Paints Arena on Tuesday, September 8.
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Big changes could be coming to the Uniontown Area School District.
Gas prices continue to rise, impacting just about everyone's budget. Pennsylvania state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are talking about suspending the gas tax for some relief. Chris Hoffman reports.
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
Police are reminding parents about online dangers after a girl in Allegheny County was lured away from her home.
Two people are dead after five vehicles were involved in a crash near the Fort Duquesne Bridge in Pittsburgh, sending one of the cars down onto the road below on Wednesday afternoon. Authorities are urging people to avoid the area ahead of rush hour. KDKA has team coverage.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
