Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles ...
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
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‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup
What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County ...
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Research project launches for 2nd-life use of lithium-ion batteries
The reuse of used lithium-ion batteries from electric cars is becoming increasingly important as the vehicles become more ...
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‘Hunger for power’: US plans advanced modular batteries for all-electric destroyers
Zumwalt-class warship USS Michael Monsoor will replace one of its weapons systems with large-scale energy storage.
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest clean-up challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
Kokua Line: How do I dispose of old batteries from disaster kit?
Ahead of the storm we checked our disaster kit and found alkaline batteries (Duracell D8 ) that were best by March 2015. We’re replacing them, but my question is what can we do with the old ones ?
Will the batteries that power electric buses stall California’s zero-emission mandates?
Mishaps with equipment manufacturers, maintenance crews and power suppliers are threatening fleets’ transition from diesel engines.
Hydrogel electrolyte helps aqueous batteries hit 220 Wh/kg energy density, 6,000+ cycles
Scientists have developed a new hydrogel electrolyte that can significantly enhance the performance of sodium-zinc hybrid ion ...
Fire risk warning issued for replacement batteries
People are being warned of the dangers of using replacement batteries and chargers for devices such as vacuum cleaners, ...
Some tips for protecting your car batteries in the bitter cold
Here's what you need to know about how frigid conditions affect car batteries, and what you can do to keep your vehicle ...