How can you properly use and dispose of lithium-ion batteries?

For this year’s Fire Safety Week, the Baton Rouge Fire Department wants everyone to learn about how to properly own ...

How close are we to solid state batteries for electric vehicles?

Every few weeks, it seems, yet another lab proclaims yet another breakthrough in the race to perfect solid-state batteries: ...
Fast Company

What to know about saltwater flooding and the risk of lithium-ion battery fires

Saltwater is a particular problem for lithium-ion batteries because salt dissolved in water is conductive, which means that electric current readily flows through it. According to one tally, 11 ...
KSHB 41 Kansas City

Lithium-ion batteries can spark holiday travel hazards if not packed safely

The holiday travel season is almost here, and if you don’t want yours to start with a major headache, you are going to want ...
pv magazine International

BNEF: Lithium-ion battery pack prices drop to record low of $115/kWh

Battery prices saw their biggest annual drop since 2017, with lithium-ion battery pack prices down by 20% from 2023 to a record low of $115/kWh, according to analysis by BloombergNEF (BNEF). Factors ...
USA Today

DR Power Recalls Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

This recall involves 62-volt 5.0 Ah LiPRO rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs for use with DR Power brand battery-powered products, such as lawnmowers, trimmers and snow throwers. The products ...