Can Your Electric Vehicle Catch Fire During a Hurricane?
Residents in flood zones should relocate electric vehicles to prevent potential fires from lithium-ion battery exposure to saltwater during hurricanes.
To Boost EV Battery Health, This Unexpected Step May Be Groundbreaking
High-speed charging during initial cycles significantly enhances lithium-ion battery lifespan.
Redwood Secures Deal with BMW to Recycle its Lithium-ion Battery
Redwood Materials partners with BMW to recycle lithium-ion batteries, enhancing sustainable EV production.
Impact launches new automated line to double battery production (up to 1.2 GWh) in 2024
Impact launched a highly automated battery production line, significantly increasing its capacity for lithium-ion batteries.
The new line ensures safety, quality, and scalability in battery production for heavy transport.
Florida fire marshal calls electric vehicles "ticking time bombs" as Hurricane Milton nears
Hurricane Milton poses severe risks to electric vehicles and devices with lithium-ion batteries, potentially creating fire hazards during and after the storm.
What to know about saltwater flooding and the risk of lithium-ion battery fires
Flooding from hurricanes increases fire risk in electric vehicles and devices with lithium-ion batteries, prompting urgent attention to battery safety.
Can Your Electric Vehicle Catch Fire During a Hurricane?
Residents in flood zones should relocate electric vehicles to prevent potential fires from lithium-ion battery exposure to saltwater during hurricanes.
To Boost EV Battery Health, This Unexpected Step May Be Groundbreaking
High-speed charging during initial cycles significantly enhances lithium-ion battery lifespan.
Redwood Secures Deal with BMW to Recycle its Lithium-ion Battery
Redwood Materials partners with BMW to recycle lithium-ion batteries, enhancing sustainable EV production.
Impact launches new automated line to double battery production (up to 1.2 GWh) in 2024
Impact launched a highly automated battery production line, significantly increasing its capacity for lithium-ion batteries.
The new line ensures safety, quality, and scalability in battery production for heavy transport.
Florida fire marshal calls electric vehicles "ticking time bombs" as Hurricane Milton nears
Hurricane Milton poses severe risks to electric vehicles and devices with lithium-ion batteries, potentially creating fire hazards during and after the storm.
What to know about saltwater flooding and the risk of lithium-ion battery fires
Flooding from hurricanes increases fire risk in electric vehicles and devices with lithium-ion batteries, prompting urgent attention to battery safety.
New E-Bike Charging Initiative Aims to Combat Lithium Battery Fires
Mayor Eric Adams announced fire safety measures to protect against e-bike fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in NY.
Brooklyn Storefront Faces First Arrest For Unsafe Lithium-Ion Battery Usage
First arrest in NYC for improper storage of lithium-ion batteries.
FDNY makes first lithium-ion battery arrest at Downtown Brooklyn bike shop * Brooklyn Paper
Improper storage of lithium-ion batteries led to the first arrest of its kind in NYC by FDNY, highlighting the dangers and consequences of mishandling such batteries.
Lithium-Ion Battery Explosion in Brighton Beach Apartment Kills One, Injures Two
A lithium-ion battery explosion caused a fatal fire in Brighton Beach.
Residents initially attempted to extinguish the fire before seeking emergency help.
FDNY keeps heat on lithium-ion battery safety after massive four-alarm fire in Brooklyn | amNewYork
Faulty lithium-ion batteries are a major cause of fires in NYC, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities.
Faulty lithium-ion batteries are a significant cause of fires in New York City, posing serious safety risks.
In 2024, there have already been over 170 battery-related fires resulting in deaths and injuries.
New E-Bike Charging Initiative Aims to Combat Lithium Battery Fires
Mayor Eric Adams announced fire safety measures to protect against e-bike fires caused by lithium-ion batteries in NY.
Brooklyn Storefront Faces First Arrest For Unsafe Lithium-Ion Battery Usage
First arrest in NYC for improper storage of lithium-ion batteries.
FDNY makes first lithium-ion battery arrest at Downtown Brooklyn bike shop * Brooklyn Paper
Improper storage of lithium-ion batteries led to the first arrest of its kind in NYC by FDNY, highlighting the dangers and consequences of mishandling such batteries.
Lithium-Ion Battery Explosion in Brighton Beach Apartment Kills One, Injures Two
A lithium-ion battery explosion caused a fatal fire in Brighton Beach.
Residents initially attempted to extinguish the fire before seeking emergency help.
FDNY keeps heat on lithium-ion battery safety after massive four-alarm fire in Brooklyn | amNewYork
Faulty lithium-ion batteries are a major cause of fires in NYC, resulting in multiple injuries and fatalities.
As demand for lithium explodes, battery recycling startup Tozero sprints to scale with $11.7M seed | TechCrunch
Tozero aims for unlimited production capacity in battery recycling with their first industrial plant, facilitated by a successful seed funding round.
Redwood Materials looks to ramp recycling of batteries after accidents and natural disasters
Redwood Materials is enhancing battery recycling efforts following accidents and disasters, collaborating with various entities for safe recovery of lithium-ion batteries.
As demand for lithium explodes, battery recycling startup Tozero sprints to scale with $11.7M seed | TechCrunch
Tozero aims for unlimited production capacity in battery recycling with their first industrial plant, facilitated by a successful seed funding round.
Redwood Materials looks to ramp recycling of batteries after accidents and natural disasters
Redwood Materials is enhancing battery recycling efforts following accidents and disasters, collaborating with various entities for safe recovery of lithium-ion batteries.
TTC proposes winter ban on e-bikes and e-scooters over fire hazard risk | CBC News
The TTC proposes a winter ban on e-bikes and e-scooters due to safety risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires.
Op-ed: Time to register, license, and insure motorized two-wheelers before our streets become even more dangerous - QNS
New York City is facing a growing transportation crisis due to an increase in dangerous motorized two-wheelers affecting pedestrians and local businesses.
Ban on e-scooters on public transport to come into effect tomorrow
The NTA has banned e-scooters on public transport due to safety risks from lithium-ion batteries. The ban will be reviewed periodically.
TTC proposes winter ban on e-bikes and e-scooters over fire hazard risk | CBC News
The TTC proposes a winter ban on e-bikes and e-scooters due to safety risks associated with lithium-ion battery fires.
Op-ed: Time to register, license, and insure motorized two-wheelers before our streets become even more dangerous - QNS
New York City is facing a growing transportation crisis due to an increase in dangerous motorized two-wheelers affecting pedestrians and local businesses.
Ban on e-scooters on public transport to come into effect tomorrow
The NTA has banned e-scooters on public transport due to safety risks from lithium-ion batteries. The ban will be reviewed periodically.
A truck full of batteries has been burning for almost a full day, shutting down ports in LA
A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries is burning in Los Angeles, causing significant disruptions including port and bridge closures, potentially due to thermal runaway.
Watch what it's like to handle an overturned truck full of burning batteries
A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries exploded near the Port of Los Angeles, significantly disrupting traffic and operations for days.
Alibaba Cloud waiting for hardware to dry out after fire
Alibaba Cloud is in the process of restoring services following a fire caused by lithium-ion battery explosions at its Singapore datacenter.
Big rig with lithium ion batteries flips in San Pedro, sparking hazardous fire, closing freeway
A hazardous fire caused by a battery explosion led to significant freeway closures in San Pedro, disrupting traffic without reported injuries.
A truck full of batteries has been burning for almost a full day, shutting down ports in LA
A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries is burning in Los Angeles, causing significant disruptions including port and bridge closures, potentially due to thermal runaway.
Watch what it's like to handle an overturned truck full of burning batteries
A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries exploded near the Port of Los Angeles, significantly disrupting traffic and operations for days.
Alibaba Cloud waiting for hardware to dry out after fire
Alibaba Cloud is in the process of restoring services following a fire caused by lithium-ion battery explosions at its Singapore datacenter.
Big rig with lithium ion batteries flips in San Pedro, sparking hazardous fire, closing freeway
A hazardous fire caused by a battery explosion led to significant freeway closures in San Pedro, disrupting traffic without reported injuries.
Port of Los Angeles Closes Terminals After Lithium Battery Fire
A tractor-trailer accident involving lithium-ion batteries caused a significant fire and traffic disruptions in Los Angeles, with closures expected to last for days.
Northvolt to cut 1,600 jobs; suspends Ett expansion project
Northvolt restructures operations, cutting 1,600 jobs to accelerate production at Northvolt Ett amid cancelled contracts and production delays.
How Do You Keep Your Ebike Battery Cool in Summer?
Proper care of electric bike batteries is essential, especially in extreme heat, to prevent damage and ensure longevity.
First fatal Tesla Cybertruck crash kills Texas man
Tesla Cybertruck involved in first fatal crash, raising safety concerns over battery fires.
How iOS 18 will impact your iPhone's battery health - and what you can do about it
Battery health, measured by 'Maximum Capacity,' is a critical concern for smartphone users, indicating the charge the battery can hold relative to when it was new.
Lithium Battery Fire Traps Drivers in Sweltering Heat on California Highway
Drivers were stuck in traffic due to a truck fire involving lithium ion batteries on a California highway, posing hazardous risks and air quality concerns.
Smoke billows from huge fire at Bellingham scrap metal yard
Lithium-ion batteries pose a significant fire risk, causing ferocious fires that demand substantial resources to extinguish.
Hochul signs legislation regulating lithium-ion batteries and electric bikes
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to protect New Yorkers from hazardous lithium-ion batteries, unregistered mopeds, and untracked e-bike accidents.
Resource burden of EVs set to triple by 2050
Demand for raw materials for EVs will triple by 2050, with lithium-ion batteries crucial. Research shows resources need may be underestimated, especially if targeting climate goals.
The best power banks for 2023 | Engadget
Portable battery packs provide convenient charging for devices without an outlet, with factors like battery type and capacity essential considerations when choosing one.