All the rage: Hudson County fire officials wrestle with increase in lithium-ion battery blazes
"The people that buy those batteries are aware of that they are cheaper batteries, but they still take the risk.”
Fire at Dartmouth College building related to lithium-ion battery pack, officials say
A fire in a closet inside a Dartmouth College building was related to a lithium-ion battery pack, officials said.
Chicago Fire Department warns of spike in fires caused by lithium batteries
Lithium-ion batteries can erupt in violent explosions and out-of-control fires, and toxic chemicals can be released rapidly.
Chicago fire officials sound alarm on surge of lithium battery fires
The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city.
Chicago Fire Department issues warning about lithium batteries
These batteries are everywhere – cell phones, laptops, scooters, bikes, power tools and vaping devices. Increasingly, they’re causing fires.
FDNY: Overcharged lithium-ion battery explodes, home catches fire in Sheepshead Bay
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Lithium-ion battery maker to expand its Moorisville factory thanks to $100M from the feds
Forge Nano, a Colorado-based battery company, is expanding its Moorisville gigafactory thanks to $100 million from the U.S.
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Recycling expected to halt lithium battery fires at Tri-Community Landfill
The landfill experienced two fires over Sept. 14-16 and narrowly avoided a third on the 17th, all attributed to lithium ...
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.
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How to spot a defective lithium ion battery
Erickson recommends disposing lithium ion batteries at the city’s household hazardous waste facility or an electronics ...
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CATL cuts Chinese lithium production – report
CATL, the Chinese lithium-ion battery producer, has revealed plants to cut lithium production in the province of Jiangxi, according to a Reuters report. The ...
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UPDATE: Highway north of Las Vegas cleared after crash caused lithium battery fire
Another lithium battery fire is to blame for the closure of a major thoroughfare impacting Nevada drivers, this time north of ...
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 ...
Lithium battery truck catches fire near Indian Springs; 3rd such fire in recent months
A fiery crash involving a lithium battery truck and its aftermath shut down part of U.S. Highway 95 near Indian Springs.
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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 ...
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75% of lithium-ion battery supply chain linked to human rights abuses
New research exposes human right abuses in the global lithium-ion battery supply chain, with companies at risk of violating ...
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2 trucks collide on US 95 in Nye County, 1 hauling lithium batteries bursts into flames
Both drivers had minor injuries, but U.S. 95 remained closed at mile marker 13 by mid-afternoon Tuesday, according to the ...