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.”
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.
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.
FDNY: Overcharged lithium-ion battery explodes, home catches fire in Sheepshead Bay
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Lithium-ion battery maker to expand its Moorisville factory thanks to $100M from the feds
Forge Nano, a Colorado-based battery company, is expanding its Moorisville gigafactory thanks to $100 million from the U.S.
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Vanadium is the new battery cathode chemistry, says Pure Lithium CEO
The company says it has found a way to make lithium metal batteries from scratch going from “from brine to battery” in less ...
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Recycling expected to halt lithium battery fires at Tri-Community Landfill
The landfill experienced two fires over Sept. 14-16 and narrowly avoided a third on the 17th, all attributed to lithium ...
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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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 ...
Lithium battery truck catches fire near Indian Springs; 3rd such fire in recent months
A fiery crash involving a lithium battery truck and its aftermath shut down part of U.S. Highway 95 near Indian Springs.
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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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Can BMW and Redwood Materials solve the EV battery waste problem for good?
lithium, and copper, and return the majority of them to the battery supply chain. Redwood Materials claims its recycling ...
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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 ...
Grid-scale batteries: They’re not just lithium
As power utilities and industrial companies seek to use more renewable energy, the market for grid-scale batteries is ...