Lithium batteries sit at the heart of electric cars, smartphones, grid storage and even military hardware, yet the way they ...

Lithium batteries can be damaged by severe temperatures, overcharging, and impacts. Those batteries then overheat and can ...

As solid-state batteries move closer to commercialization, Chinese researchers are cautioning that the technology reduces ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland Fire and Rescue is unveiling its new “water lance” tool in an effort to minimize the toxicity released in the water and the air from lithium-ion battery fires from ...

The Durham Fire Department is raising awareness about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries as part of Fire Prevention Week. Used in everyday items like phones, e-bikes, power tools and toys, ...

As FEMA's National Preparedness Month enters its second week, emergency managers nationwide are urging Americans to stay prepared, especially as the busiest part of the hurricane season approaches.

One of the biggest obstacles to better electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage is the battery. Drivers want longer range, faster charging, and lower costs, but safety remains a major concern.

BURTON, S.C. (WSAV) — Burton firefighters responded to a fire in a dumpster Monday caused by the improper disposal of lithium batteries. The fire was reported at the Beaufort County Convenience Center ...

A hidden layer may unlock long-lasting solid-state batteries, boosting cycle life and stability after thousands of charges.

LOS ANGELES -- The fires that swept through Los Angeles County in January left behind more than 1 million pounds of damaged lithium-ion batteries, ranging from slim capsules inside iPhones to the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Investigators have completed their inquiry into the fire that erupted at Chet’s Scrap Metal in Springfield in August, but the cause remains undetermined. Commissioner B.J.