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 ...

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 ...

Imagine an electric vehicle that charges in minutes, travels over 1,200 kilometers on a single charge, and eliminates the risk of battery fires altogether. This isn’t science fiction, it’s the promise ...

Though it's largely recognized as one of the most reliable push lawn mower brands out there, there's much more to Greenworks. The brand has a deep catalogue of other lawn appliances, power tools, and ...

Base Power has built one of the largest battery storage systems in Texas in two years — and now it wants to grow faster. The Austin-based startup, which had raised $200 million in April, is back with ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lithium ion batteries are all around you because they're lightweight, powerful, and rechargeable. However, when damaged, overcharged, or improperly stored, they can overheat, catch fire, or even ...

Every few weeks, it seems, yet another lab proclaims yet another breakthrough in the race to perfect solid-state batteries: next-generation power packs that promise to give us electric vehicles (EVs) ...

Toyota is set to launch the world’s first solid-state battery EVs by 2027, with safer, longer-lasting batteries and faster charging for upcoming models. Toyota is edging closer to what could be the ...

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 ...

Silicon Valley startup Lilac Solutions has a method to get lithium for batteries that’s cheaper, easier on the environment and less water-intensive than mining: it plans to pull it from the Great Salt ...