Man throws burning skateboard out front door after lithium-ion battery catches fire
A man in Ann Arbor suffered burns to his hands after an electric longboard caught fire inside his home on Friday morning.
Ann Arbor Fire Department warns of lithium-ion batteries after apartment fire
The Ann Arbor Fire Department says an early morning apartment fire could have easily killed someone had their smoke detector not been working.
Annual lithium-ion demand surpasses 1 TWh for first time
The big milestone comes on the back of a record month for electric vehicle sales and strong battery energy storage system (BESS) deployment. However, EV demand remains far behind BESS with the latter’s impressive growth reaching a year-on-year increase of 175% and cumulative 19.
Lithium-ion battery fire warning
Lithium-ion batteries are in all kinds of electronics. But they can explode and catch fire quickly. NBC News' Sam Brock got an up-close look at just how dangerous they can be in e-bikes and e-scooters.
Battery malfunction in electric scooter sparks Ann Arbor fire
Ann Arbor fire officials wrote in a release. The resident was able to grab the scooter and throw it into the front yard. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,
Resident throws burning scooter out of Ann Arbor home; lithium-ion battery to blame
Smoke detectors are being credited with saving an Ann Arbor resident's life after a scooter caught fire inside their home Friday morning. A lithium-ion battery is to blame for the fire.
Lithium-ion battery to blame for scooter fire in Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor Fire Department says an early morning apartment fire could have easily killed someone had their smoke detector not been working.
Legislation aimed at preventing lithium-ion battery fires close to passing into law, FDNY says
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to ...
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Lithium-ion battery fires on planes are at an all-time high, FAA says
Lithium-ion batteries in your tablet, laptop, phone, or even electric toothbrush can be flammable when they’re damaged or ...
American Battery soars on $144M DoE grant for lithium-ion battery recycling facility
American Battery Technology (NASDAQ:ABAT) shares popped 34% premarket on Wednesday after the battery materials company won a ...
Lithium battery fires on U.S. flights now occur nearly twice a week, according to new FAA data
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Battery fire safety tips for all your new holiday electronics
If you or members of your family expect to unwrap holiday gifts with rechargeable batteries this season, these tips can keep ...
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DOE finalizes $7.5B loan for EV battery plants
The award was finalized in 15 days, the fastest DOE’s Loan Programs Office has closed on a conditional proposal. On average, ...
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FDNY applauds new lithium-ion battery legislation expected to pass into law with upcoming budget
Congressional leaders expect bipartisan legislation to create a national safety standard for lithium-ion batteries will pass ...
China’s Battery Exports to US Jump to a Record $1.9 Billion
China’s exports of lithium-ion batteries to the US spiked to a record last month as companies raced to ship products before ...