NBC Los Angeles on MSN1d
‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup
What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County ...
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
Electrek1d
China urges citizens to trade in ‘old lithium e-bikes’ for newer lead acid electric bikes
In what might seem like a headscratcher, China is now urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-based ...
New ‘single-crystal’ electrode battery tech could power EVs for millions of miles
A longer-lasting EV battery could be just around the corner thanks to new research into single-crystal electrode batteries.
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
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China’s Surprising Shift from Lithium-Ion to Lead-Acid E-Bikes
In a surprising turn of events, China has begun urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-powered electric ...
Nature2d
Humanity needs to diversify its lithium sources
The low-carbon transition needs batteries. And those need lithium. Fortunately, the metal is abundant, and science is getting ...
Tech’s ‘Three-Mile Island’ Moment: Lithium Battery Storage Catches Fire
This recent fire highlights not only the immediate environmental effects but also the long-term implications for the role of ...
EV batteries can be risky in wildfires. Here’s what to know.
Battery fires and toxic gases can pose risks and further complicate cleanup efforts after a wildfire, presenting new ...
Li-Cycle Partners with High-Performance, Luxury Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturer for Exclusive Recycling Agreement in Germany
Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (NYSE: LICY) ("Li-Cycle" or the "Company"), a leading global lithium-ion battery resource recovery company, is pleased to partner with a major auto original equipment ...
‘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 ...
The Salinas Californian on MSN13d
Lithium battery fire erupts in Moss Landing. Why are these fires so difficult to put out?
It also makes fast-charging, high-energy-density, and long-lasting, which is why lithium-ion batteries are used in cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and large energy storage systems. Currently, ...