Ban all e-bikes on NYC transit: Lithium-ion batteries pose too high of a fire danger
On a recent trip, I boarded a subway car with a delivery worker, his e-bike and two lithium-ion batteries. I immediately ...
Recycling Today6h
BCA subsidiary offers EV battery pack shredder
Wisconsin-based BCA Industries says its LithiBatt division offers equipment to process electric vehicle battery packs ...
Fox 2327d
Oologah Town Board refuses zoning change for proposed lithium battery bank
OOLOGAH, Okla. — The Oologah Town Board chose to refuse the industrial zoning change proposed to allow a lithium battery bank to be built in Oologah. "We had a request to take a commercially ...
Forbes26d
Tech’s ‘Three-Mile Island’ Moment: Lithium Battery Storage Catches Fire
This location is the site of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facility. A fire broke out at this storage facility last Friday, sending towering flames and black smoke into the night ...
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NSW firefighters battling more than one lithium-ion battery fire a day this month, fire commissioner fears more fatalities
There has been an increase in lithium-ion battery fires, with 13 occurring since February 2. New safety standards for battery-powered products came into effect this month. A spate of fires linked ...
CBS News27d
County official calls huge Northern California lithium battery storage fire a "Three Mile Island" event for emerging industry
The massive fire at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage plants in Northern California has shaken a local community worried about possible long-term impacts and brought scrutiny to ...
Electrek1d
This $500M EV battery material plant is the first of its kind in the US
Japan's UBE has broken ground in Louisiana on a DMC and EMC plant – key components for lithium-ion batteries in EVs and battery storage.
Los Angeles Times24d
‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world’s largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn’t just send plumes of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a ...
USA Today26d
'Terrifying': Monterey County declares emergency after massive lithium battery plant fire
The EPA began monitoring for hydrogen fluoride, a highly toxic gas produced by lithium-ion battery fires, and for particulate matter on Saturday, according to the county’s timeline.
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 popular in Los Angeles County.
CBS News27d
Evacuations lifted as massive Northern California lithium battery facility fire continues to burn
Authorities in Monterey County, California lifted all evacuations Friday night, one day after a fire broke out at one of the world's largest lithium battery storage facilities. The Monterey County ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer26d
Can cold temperatures drain your car battery? Here's why and how to be prepared
It didn't do any favors for your car battery, either. Cold weather might reduce your car's performance. It’s always a good idea to let your car run (though you probably don't have to warm up the ...