Tampa leaders warn about saltwater flooding, electric cars: 'Water and ion batteries do not mix'
As the water rose in Tampa during Hurricane Helene, fires also started to break out, and some of them started because of ...
Chicago is a leader in protecting consumers from dangers of lithium-ion batteries
City Council recently passed an ordinance regulating the market. Lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly every household ...
Truck Carrying Lithium-Ion Batteries Catches Fire in Los Angeles, Closing Port Terminals
The Port of Los Angeles shuttered several terminals because of the fire, which was expected to burn for up to 48 hours. Part ...
Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro closed as big rig with lithium-ion batteries continues to burn
The Vincent Thomas Bridge, running through the Port of Los Angeles, remains closed in both directions as fire crews let the ...
Researchers crack a key problem with sodium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and grid energy storage
Lithium-ion batteries have long dominated the market as the go-to power source for electric vehicles. They are also ...
A truck full of batteries has been burning for almost a full day, shutting down ports in LA
Both the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach have shut down a number of terminals while the fire continues to burn ...
Spike in lithium-ion battery fires in Bay Area in recent years: Here's what to know
From scooters and cars to computers and even leaf blowers, lithium-ion batteries inside every day devices are to blame for causing fires, big and small. SFFD explains what you need to know to prevent ...
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Watch: Lithium ion battery explosion blows apart truck trailer in San Pedro crash
Video captured the moment a truckload of lithium ion batteries exploded and blew apart a trailer following a big rig rollover ...
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No increase in lithium-ion battery fires in Edmonton, officials still encourage caution
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services (EFRS) says it hasn't seen a rise in fires related to lithium-ion batteries, but is still ...
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Flooded electric vehicles, scooters bursting into flames after Hurricane Helene
"Water and ion batteries do not mix. They literally explode," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warned on Friday, adding that even ...
Lithium-ion battery fire disrupts terminal operations at Port of Los Angeles
A truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned and caught fire Thursday near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The ...