All the rage: Hudson County fire officials wrestle with increase in lithium-ion battery blazes
"The people that buy those batteries are aware of that they are cheaper batteries, but they still take the risk.”
Surge in lithium battery fires prompts safety warning from Chicago fire officials
The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city.
Affordable zinc-ion battery built using office laminator can replace lithium cells
Researchers at Australia’s Flinders University have developed a safe and low-cost aqueous zinc-ion battery (AZIB) using a modified polymer. Their new study reveals the process of making the battery and also suggests that AZIBs could emerge as a budget-friendly alternative to Li-ion batteries in the future.
Ann Arbor garage fire potentially caused by lithium-ion battery for electric lawn mower, officials say
The Ann Arbor Fire Department is warning residents to be cautious after a fire that occurred at a home Wednesday afternoon is believed to have been caused by a lithium-ion battery.
FDNY: Overcharged lithium-ion battery explodes, home catches fire in Sheepshead Bay
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‘Wait, whaaat’: Homeowner shows what happens when you throw lithium batteries in the trash
According to the National Waste & Recycling Association, lithium batteries can spark dangerous fires. This happens if the ...
U.S. to Distribute $3 Billion in Grants to 25 Battery Makers
The Energy Department says the boost to battery makers and suppliers willl support 12,000 production and construction jobs.
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US Government Hands Out $3 Billion For Battery Manufacturing
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an ambitious $3 billion initiative aimed at expanding domestic battery ...
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Northvolt hits new battery milestone even as cash woes mount
Reports says the company needs a capital injection of at about 7.5 billion Swedish crowns ($735 million) to avert a liquidity ...
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Molten salt battery can replace lithium devices, works in heat without catching fire
BioLargo Energy Technologies claims that its molten salt-based battery thrives in heat and can be a better alternative for ...
Semi-truck crash underscores lithium battery transport risks across Nevada roads
The truck crash and subsequent lithium battery fire on Tuesday are like an incident that happened on I-15 over the summer.
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75% of lithium-ion battery supply chain linked to human rights abuses
New research exposes human right abuses in the global lithium-ion battery supply chain, with companies at risk of violating ...
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UPDATE: Highway north of Las Vegas cleared after crash caused lithium battery fire
Another lithium battery fire is to blame for the closure of a major thoroughfare impacting Nevada drivers, this time north of ...
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Officials: Miami Beach condo fire tied to scooter lithium battery
Authorities said the fire was tied to an electric scooter that was plugged in to a wall socket in a spare bedroom in order to ...
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Benchmarking the reproducibility of all-solid-state lithium battery performance
To date, there are no uniform standards for research into solid-state batteries, which are also to be used in e-mobility in ...