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 ...
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 ...
EV batteries can be risky in wildfires. Here’s what to know.
Battery fires and toxic gases can pose risks and further complicate cleanup efforts after a wildfire, presenting new ...
Envision AESC France Gains EU Nod for $50 Million French Aid for EV Batteries Plant
PARIS (Reuters) - China's Envision AESC on Friday secured EU approval for 48 million euros ($50 million) worth of French state aid for a new factory to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric ...
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, ...
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Kitchen scales recalled because batteries can be accessed by children
Greater Goods is recalling 349,500 digital kitchen sales for an ingestion hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the product violates fed ...
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 ...
Envision AESC France gains EU nod for $50 mln French aid for EV batteries plant
China's Envision AESC on Friday secured EU approval for 48 million euros ($50 million) worth of French state aid for a new factory to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.