‘Wait, whaaat’: Homeowner shows what happens when you throw lithium batteries in the trash
According to the National Waste & Recycling Association, lithium batteries can spark dangerous fires. This happens if the batteries are crushed or broken. The association refers to lithium batteries as “zombie batteries” because they may seem completely dead until accidentally crushed.
Semi-truck crash underscores lithium battery transport risks across Nevada roads
The truck crash and subsequent lithium battery fire on Tuesday are like an incident that happened on I-15 over the summer. That crash closed the freeway for 44 hours, stranding drivers. Paul Enos, the CEO of Nevada Trucking Association said despite the dangers of lithium,
A lithium battery truck caught fire outside Las Vegas, the third such fire in recent months
A fiery crash involving a lithium battery truck and its aftermath shut down part of U.S. Highway 95 on Tuesday, the latest in a series of incidents involving lithium batteries that have caused fires and chaos for drivers.
Lithium battery blamed for trash truck fire in Norman
Lithium battery blamed for trash truck fire in Norman
Two semi-trucks crash in Nye County, spark lithium battery fire
A crash between two semi-trucks in Nye County closed a portion of US95 and sparked a lithium battery fire. Nevada Highway Patrol says that around midnight Monday, the trucks crashed at US95 and mile marker 13 between Mercury and State Route 160 in Nye County.
Ann Arbor garage fire potentially caused by lithium-ion battery for electric lawn mower, officials say
The Ann Arbor Fire Department is warning residents to be cautious after a fire that occurred at a home Wednesday afternoon is ...
Anker recalls MagSafe iPhone batteries over fire risk
Anker has issued a recall notice for its Anker 334 MagGo Battery (PowerCore 10K, model number A1642), Anker Power Bank (model ...
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The Basics of Lithium Marine Batteries
Lithium batteries have opened up an entirely new category of electrical power for boats. That is due to their energy ...
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Molten salt battery can replace lithium devices, works in heat without catching fire
BioLargo Energy Technologies claims that its molten salt-based battery thrives in heat and can be a better alternative for ...
Moses Lake EV battery manufacturer receives federal grant of $200 million
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to expand operations at their Moses Lake facility. The company manufactures next-generation ...
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AE Elemental opens lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Poland
Beyond Poland, AE Elemental, which is equally owned by Ascend Elements and Elemental Strategic Metals, plans to build ...
Surge in lithium battery fires prompts safety warning from Chicago fire officials
The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in ...
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Officials: Miami Beach condo fire tied to scooter lithium battery
Authorities said the fire was tied to an electric scooter that was plugged in to a wall socket in a spare bedroom in order to ...
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AE Elemental Opens Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling Facility in Poland
As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, lithium-ion battery recycling is becoming an increasingly important part ...
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Scientists identify unexpected issue with common EV battery component: 'Physical effects that have so far counteracted battery efficiency'
The research team can hopefully contribute to improving the already strong performance in the industry by better ...