Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an ...

The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose a dangerous new threat to firefighters. They burn hotter and longer — and many fire departments may ...

Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads ...

Floridians battered by Hurricane Idalia this week may not have expected another threat — that floodwaters could cause their cars to suddenly burst into flames. Yet that's exactly what happened when ...

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Fire departments across the country are recognizing Fire Prevention Week, stressing fire safety awareness. This year, the focus is on lithium-ion batteries, as fires related to ...

A type of fire extinguisher marketed online for use on fires involving lithium-ion batteries does not meet national safety standards, Greeley firefighters warn. Class “L” fire extinguishers have not ...

Alisha Lange is among residents pushing for answers about a battery burning site. She stands in Piqua outside of a committee meeting on the burn site. Lithium-ion batteries power everything from cell ...

Researchers uncover a rapid, efficient and environmentally friendly method for selective lithium recovery using microwave radiation and a readily biodegradable solvent. Researchers uncover a rapid, ...

We've become increasingly reliant on lithium-ion batteries. In their various shapes and sizes, they can power everything from smartphones to EVs and have proven invaluable for their capacity to charge ...

With greater energy storage comes greater responsibility – a reality the entire battery industry is currently facing. When the demand for electric hoverboards led to the installation of inferior ...