#lithium-ion

#lithium-ion

Redwood Materials created fire-safe, sensor-equipped collection bins that accept all rechargeable devices and automatically seal and suppress batteries to enable scalable consumer recycling.

Tesla is recalling about 10,500 Powerwall 2 units in the US due to overheating lithium-ion cells creating fire and burn hazards.

USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion AA/AAA/C/D/9V batteries replace disposables and NiMH, offering charger-less USB charging, long life (≈1,000 cycles), and comparable size and voltage.