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.”
Surge in lithium battery fires prompts safety warning from Chicago fire officials
The Chicago Fire Department is raising awareness about the increasing number of fires caused by faulty lithium batteries in the city.
What's Causing Storage Battery Failures and Fires?
There’s fresh evidence that designers, installers, and operators of battery energy storage systems (BESSs) may hold the ultimate keys to BESS safety, a lingering concern amid publicity surrounding recent incidents involving explosions and fires.
Lithium-ion battery fires focus of educational symposium in Ocala
Firefighters, law enforcement, and other emergency service personnel gathered at the opening day of the annual Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Symposium held at the Florida State Fire College in Ocala on Thursday.
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.
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.
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Recycling expected to halt lithium battery fires at Tri-Community Landfill
The landfill experienced two fires over Sept. 14-16 and narrowly avoided a third on the 17th, all attributed to lithium ...
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Chevrolet Bolt EV Owners to Get Compensation After Battery Fires
Good news for Chevrolet Bolt EV owners! After a series of battery fires that led to a massive recall, GM and LG Energy ...
Testing, regulation demanded to prevent lithium battery fires similar to I-15 shutdown
Nevada Representative Dina Titus introduced the Thermal Runaway Reduction Act after a lithium iron battery fire shutdown the ...
Electra and Three Fires Group Announce Aki Battery Recycling Joint Venture
TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce a ...
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LETTER: Time to address lithium battery fires
Following the July lithium-ion battery fire that shut down Interstate 15 for 43 hours, Rep. Dina Titus has introduced legislation to strengthen federal regulations regarding the transport of same ...
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“Violent” battery fires spark calls for national standards and crackdown on sellers
State government authorities should crackdown on online stores selling dodgy lithium-ion batteries to prevent potentially ...
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Chevrolet Bolt EV Owners to Receive Compensation After Battery Fires
Chevrolet Bolt EV owners are getting a big payout. After a series of battery fires forced a massive recall, GM and LG Energy ...
EDITORIAL: Lithium fires a major roadway hazard
These fires can be extremely hot. If an electric vehicle, which has a lithium battery, catches fire, it’ll burn at around ...