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Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

In the sustainable age, how can batteries be safer? A company opening its HQ in Alameda says it has the answer.

Anthro Energy's solid-state lithium batteries claim non-flammability, 35% higher energy density, and resistance to leaking, warping, and combustion to improve battery safety.
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 week ago

Tern & UpWay Team Up, Canyon's New Citylite: ON, FDNY Responds To Battery Repair Fires | TWR Ep 45

Upgrades with tech are common. We're mostly accustomed to getting a new phone every few years, and we know that sooner or later, laptops, smartwatches, or other tech will start to show their age, and we'll need to upgrade to current technology. So what about e-bikes?
Bicycling
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

24,000 e-bike batteries recalled because the US can't get its shit together

The US federal government's consumer watchdog has issued a recall for "about 24,000" batteries sold with cheap VIVI e-bikes due to overheating incidents and fire risks.
E-Commerce
#anker
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker just recalled another 5 power banks - how to get a refund or free replacement

Anker is recalling several power bank models due to fire risks associated with faulty lithium-ion battery cells.
fromThe Verge
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks

Anker recalls PowerCore 10000 power banks due to fire safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Gadgets

Anker just recalled another 5 power banks - how to get a refund or free replacement

Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks

Anker recalls PowerCore 10000 power banks due to fire safety risks associated with lithium-ion batteries.
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Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

How to safely maintain, use, and dispose of your power banks

Proper care can prolong lithium-ion battery lifespan and performance.
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

Google will reduce the Pixel 6a's battery capacity with an upcoming update

Earlier this year, Google released a Battery Performance Program update for the Pixel 4a to reduce fire hazards caused by overheating batteries.
Mobile UX
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

Southwest Has a Strict New Safety Rule About Chargers

"When a portable charger/power bank is used during a flight, it must be out of any baggage and remain in plain sight."
Gadgets
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Cabin crew put out a fire after a portable charger caught alight on a flight from Florida to the Bahamas

Smoke and flames erupted in the cabin of a JetBlue flight last month after a passenger's portable charger overheated and caught fire in their carry-on luggage.
Boston food
fromBikemag
4 months ago

Santa Cruz Issues Voluntary Recall Notice for Some Heckler 9 eMTB Batteries

"In cooperation with product safety regulators, Santa Cruz Bicycles is conducting a voluntary Safety Recall of certain Heckler 9 ebikes because in some cases their lithium-ion batteries can pose a fire hazard."
Bicycling
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