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#lithium-ion-batteries

London politics

E-bike fires happening 'every other day' in London

Alternative transportation

Environment

Lithium-ion battery waste fires are increasing, and vapes are a big part of it

See a garbage truck's CNG cylinders explode after lithium-ion battery fire

Firefighters faced significant challenges when attempting to extinguish a CNG truck fire, ultimately concluding a lithium-ion battery caused the blaze.

fromwww.amny.com

6 months ago

Miscellaneous

FDNY reports major progress in reducing lithium-Ion battery fires in 2024 | amNewYork

Miscellaneous

fromwww.theguardian.com

8 months ago

They've been described as the fastest-growing fire risk' so why do lithium batteries keep exploding?

Lithium-ion batteries, when faulty or misused, pose significant fire risks, necessitating better safety practices and awareness.

Gadgets

Another Anker recall alert! Stop using these 5 power banks immediately

Gadgets

Anker is recalling another five power banks over fire risks

fromFast Company

Gadgets

Anker recalls 1.1 million power banks due to fire hazard risk

4 weeks ago

Gadgets

Another Anker recall alert! Stop using these 5 power banks immediately

Gadgets

Anker is recalling another five power banks over fire risks

fromFast Company

Gadgets

Anker recalls 1.1 million power banks due to fire hazard risk

more#anker

Researchers develop a battery cathode material that does it all

The proposed electrode material combines conduction, ion mobility, and self-healing properties, aiming to simplify the structure and efficiency of battery cathodes.

React

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

Proper care can prolong lithium-ion battery lifespan and performance.

fromTechCrunch

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Exclusive: Nascent Materials emerges from stealth to make LFP batteries better and cheaper | TechCrunch

Lithium-ion battery costs have decreased significantly due to incremental improvements, and new processes can further drive down costs and enhance performance.

London startup

E-bikes and e-scooters fire warning after record number of blazes and eight deaths

E-bike and e-scooter fires have surged, raising significant safety concerns linked to battery use.

In 2023, firefighters responded to record numbers of e-bike related incidents.

#electric-vehicles

fromFuturism

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Alternative transportation

Scientists Say They've Created an Injection That Makes Aging Batteries Charge Like They're Young Again

Alternative transportation

AI Found a Magic Potion' That Can Bring Dead Batteries Back to Life

fromInsideEVs

Alternative transportation

OMG science

No Anode, No Problem: The Battery Breakthrough That May Enable 500-Mile EVs

fromFuturism

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Scientists Say They've Created an Injection That Makes Aging Batteries Charge Like They're Young Again

Researchers developed a technique to rejuvenate aging lithium-ion batteries, extending their lifespan significantly and reducing costs for electric vehicle owners.

Alternative transportation

AI Found a Magic Potion' That Can Bring Dead Batteries Back to Life

OMG science

fromInsideEVs

No Anode, No Problem: The Battery Breakthrough That May Enable 500-Mile EVs

Anode-free solid-state lithium-metal batteries represent a promising future for electric vehicle performance and environmental impact.

more#electric-vehicles

#southwest-airlines

Gadgets

Southwest has new rule that changes how you charge your phone mid-flight

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep chargers visible due to fire risk

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Privacy professionals

Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Gadgets

Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

Gadgets

Southwest has new rule that changes how you charge your phone mid-flight

fromwww.npr.org

US news

Southwest Airlines will require passengers to keep chargers visible due to fire risk

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Privacy professionals

Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Gadgets

Southwest Airlines will require chargers be kept out while in use because of battery fire concerns

more#southwest-airlines

European startups

fromSilicon Canals

Spain's Floatech secures 1M

Floatech secures €1M funding to advance silicon anode technology for lithium-ion batteries and improve market readiness.

fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing

iPhones are on the menu for Amazon drone delivery

The Federal Aviation Authority has approved Amazon's Prime Air drones to deliver lithium ion battery products like iPhones, aiming for rapid delivery within 60 minutes.

European startups

CPSC Pushes for Stricter Testing, More E-Bike Brand Closures, A Butt Elliptical Saddle? | TWR Ep 30

CPSC proposes stricter e-bike testing requirements amid safety concerns about lithium-ion batteries, entering a public comment period to evaluate the measure.

Brooklyn

fromBrooklyn Paper

Gravesend residents clash with developers at heated board meeting over battery storage site * Brooklyn Paper

Community Board 15 faces protests over a proposed lithium-ion battery energy storage site amidst safety concerns from residents.

fromNature

Nickel production is notoriously dirty - here's how to make it greener

On average, refining one ton of nickel ore produces around 20 tons of carbon dioxide, and as extraction methods evolve, that carbon intensity could grow even higher.

Environment

European startups

fromSilicon Canals

Limburg-based climate tech startup Back to Battery secures investment from Graduate Entrepreneur - Silicon Canals

Back to Battery focuses on eco-friendly recycling of lithium-ion batteries, addressing the growing demand for battery materials and new EU regulations.

fromwww.nytimes.com

More than 400,000 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard

Casely wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard concerns.

Consumers advised to stop using affected chargers immediately.

OMG science

fromTheregister

Extreme heat can heal Li-Ion batteries, say Chinese boffins

Heating old Lithium-Ion batteries to over 150Â°C can reverse energy capacity loss, presenting a novel restoration method.

fromNew York Post

Exclusive | New Yorkers revolt against 'toxic' new neighborhood battery storage facilities as backlash grows to green energy law

New Yorkers are opposing new lithium-ion battery storage facilities due to safety concerns.

Want to protect your phone's battery? Stop doing this one simple thing

Excess discharge is detrimental to EV battery longevity and needs careful management.

fromTechCrunch

Redwood Materials preps for expansion spree with new R&D center in San Francisco | TechCrunch

Redwood Materials is expanding by opening a new R&D center in San Francisco to tap into the local talent pool for its engineering needs.

fromInsideEVs

U.S. Researchers Are Developing An EV Battery Without 'Forever Chemicals'

The risk of contamination of soil and water from EV batteries is huge, if improperly disposed at the end of their lifespan.

Environment

Tesla Cybertruck backs into water at California harbor

A Tesla Cybertruck ended up sinking in a Ventura harbor after the driver mistakenly reversed into the water.

Cars

fromLos Angeles Times

'Oh great': Tesla Cybertruck sinks in Ventura Harbor after botched Jet Ski launch

The Tesla Cybertruck accidentally submerged in Ventura Harbor, prompting a careful recovery due to concerns over lithium-ion battery hazards.

Cars

fromSFGATE

Tesla Cybertruck backs into water at California harbor

A Tesla Cybertruck ended up sinking in a Ventura harbor after the driver mistakenly reversed into the water.

Cars

fromLos Angeles Times

'Oh great': Tesla Cybertruck sinks in Ventura Harbor after botched Jet Ski launch

The Tesla Cybertruck accidentally submerged in Ventura Harbor, prompting a careful recovery due to concerns over lithium-ion battery hazards.

Battery fire sets bakery ablaze

Fire at Maison Alyzee caused by unattended lithium-ion battery; $100,000 in damages expected.

fromwww.mercurynews.com

fromwww.pasadenastarnews.com

Moss Landing battery fire: Crews begin first step in clean-up of burned out facility

Crews have begun work on the first step of a long process in cleaning up the wreckage of the Moss Landing battery storage plant after a huge fire last month drew national attention and raised questions about the safety of new technology needed for California's renewable energy expansion.

California

Los Angeles

Charred EV batteries from California wildfires spark concern about toxic waste contaminating drinking water

Concerns arise over toxic metals from crushed lithium-ion batteries contaminating groundwater in Los Angeles County.

fromNew York Post

You're charging your phone wrong - 4 mistakes to correct for best battery life

Keeping the phone at 100% battery will create unnecessary exertions that will speed up the demise. Maintaining the battery charge between 20% and 80% is more beneficial for battery cycle life.

Tech industry

fromNatural Health News

Lithium Battery Storage: The Future of Renewable Energy?

Communities in New York and California resist lithium-ion battery storage due to safety issues, highlighting the dangers in the pursuit of green energy solutions.