Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles ...
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Eco-friendly lithium extraction method developed for electric vehicle batteries
Researchers at The George Washington University, in collaboration with other institutions, have developed an innovative ...
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SES AI wins two car manufacturers as partners
The battery developer SES, a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), has won two unspecified car ...
The Race To Replace Lithium: Is Sodium the Future of Batteries?
Sodium-ion batteries show promise as a cheaper, more resilient alternative to lithium-ion technology, but achieving market ...
Lithium-ion battery storage technology: South Africa needs to thread carefully on large-scale investment
As South African policy makers consider procuring expensive battery storage plants, they should be mindful of the fact that ...
Burning Teslas, fried battery storage systems add to toxic mix hindering LA wildfire cleanup
Lithium batteries from EVs and hybrids, as well as home-power backups, will require specialized removal in the wake of the ...
Something you may have not thought about: What shouldn't stay in your car during cold weather
Leaving eggs in your car is a no-no in any weather conditions. As the inside of the egg freezes and expands, the eggshell can ...
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Fire inspector: Tesla battery ignited August fire at Palo Alto car dealerships
The spontaneous combustion of faulty Tesla lithium-ion batteries caused a large, early morning fire at two car dealerships in Palo Alto last August, according to two recently released fire ...