Cutting-edge Chicago lithium-ion battery maker to receive big federal grant
NanoGraf is working every day on what it says is the most energy-dense battery on the planet at its R&D lab, and federal dollars are making the difference.
With more lithium-ion batteries comes more fire risk. San Diego now has an expert for that.
Rob Rezende was heading home from a hazmat conference in Sacramento when people started texting him about a lithium-ion battery fire in Escondido. Before his plane took off, he watched drone footage on his phone showing smoke and flames erupting from a container at the SDG&E energy storage facility on Sept.
All the rage: Hudson County fire officials wrestle with increase in lithium-ion battery blazes
"The people that buy those batteries are aware of that they are cheaper batteries, but they still take the risk.”
Chicago Fire Department warns of spike in fires caused by lithium batteries
Lithium-ion batteries can erupt in violent explosions and out-of-control fires, and toxic chemicals can be released rapidly.
Chicago Fire Department issues warning about lithium batteries
These batteries are everywhere – cell phones, laptops, scooters, bikes, power tools and vaping devices. Increasingly, they’re causing fires.
FDNY: Overcharged lithium-ion battery explodes, home catches fire in Sheepshead Bay
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Chicago fire officials sound alarm on surge of lithium battery fires
The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city.
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A materials scientist seeks to extract lithium from untapped sources
Lithium is an essential ingredient for batteries in electric vehicles but getting enough will become a problem.
Grid-scale batteries: They’re not just lithium
As power utilities and industrial companies seek to use more renewable energy, the market for grid-scale batteries is ...
Edison Lithium Files Technical Report for Sodium Brine Properties in Saskatchewan
Edison Lithium Corp. (TSXV: EDDY) (OTCQB: EDDYF) (FSE: VV0) ("Edison" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has ...
‘Wait, whaaat’: Homeowner shows what happens when you throw lithium batteries in the trash
According to the National Waste & Recycling Association, lithium batteries can spark dangerous fires. This happens if the ...
Residents near Port of Montreal warned to stay indoors due to lithium battery fire
Firefighters are working to extinguish thousands of kilograms of lithium batteries that are on fire at the Port of ...
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The Basics of Lithium Marine Batteries
Lithium batteries have opened up an entirely new category of electrical power for boats. That is due to their energy ...
Getting answers: Regulations for transporting lithium batteries on highways vary
Regulations on transporting lithium batteries aren’t straightforward. A lot goes into transporting lithium batteries and they ...
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Lithium batteries catch fire in the Port of Montreal, residents advised to stay inside
The Montreal fire department is advising residents of the Mercier—Hochelaga-Maisonneuve to stay inside on Monday evening due ...
Smartphone batteries got a major upgrade and you didn't even know it
Every few months, we hear about new battery tech, but it usually doesn't pan out. However, our phone batteries quietly got a ...
State engineer doubles down on approval of controversial Utah lithium drilling project
The state engineer has just doubled down on her approval of lithium drilling on the Green River despite ongoing concerns ...