From 500-mile solid-state EVs to hurricane-proof zinc-air backups, discover the U.S.-built battery tech that could slash ...

During Hurricanes Helene and Milton, dozens of fires were sparked when floodwaters came into contact with lithium-ion batteries in both electric vehicles and common household items.

China’s breakthrough sodium-ion battery — priced at $10/kWh (Bloomberg NEF, 2025) — is a technical marvel. It’s a direct ...

Lightweight, powerful lithium-ion batteries are crucial for the transition to electric vehicles, and global demand for ...

There are two main reasons. First, lithium-ion batteries contain highly flammable components, which means that overheating, physical abuse, or short-circuiting can make them catch fire. Second, ...

A scientific breakthrough allowed CATL to double the lifespan of lithium metal batteries while maintaining the high energy ...

Fires involving electric cars have surged by 77% in just two years, highlighting mounting safety concerns over the ...

EV battery tech has evolved hugely in the last decade, with improved reliability and range figures of well over 400 miles now ...

Until investigations are complete, we can't say for sure lithium-ion batteries caused the blazes. However, data collated by ...

Lithium-ion batteries are used to power a growing variety of products, including the vast majority of electric vehicles, ...