Normally, Colton the dog is a very good boy! The Sasser family from Chapel Hill was shocked after their very sweet boy managed to start a fire in their home last year. David Sasser with Chapel Hill ...

Video shared with WRAL News shows the moment a lithium-ion battery caught fire inside a home, feet away from a dog. The dog, Colton, set off the fire after chewing on a battery-powered device. Other ...

Despite their widespread use, many aspects of lithium-ion battery design have been based on trial and error, with a limited understanding of the underlying physical and chemical processes. A recent ...

Researchers have developed a new battery recycling method that uses a cell’s own stored energy to process materials and recover key metals. The technique involves triggering a controlled thermal ...

Is it OK to check your phone’s power bank? Can you charge your tablet in the overhead bin? What about a cordless hair dryer? The rules have changed this year. Here’s what to know. By Claire Fahy Over ...

Did you know lithium-ion batteries can start a house fire? These batteries are found in everything from laptops and cellphones to e-bikes and electric cars — and can quickly transform from useful ...

A fire at Vistra Corp’s 300-MW Moss Landing battery facility has triggered widespread safety concerns, prompting local moratoriums on new large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) in several U ...

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The Chinese startup has begun mass-producing two types of sodium-ion batteries and plans to launch a third this month. HiNa Battery Technology is a trailblazer in developing and mass-producing ...

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Despite the rumors, there isn’t a silicon-carbon battery in the iPhone Air. Apple’s decision to stick with trusty old graphite-based lithium-ion for this generation makes sense considering the safety ...

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