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 ...
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
Kokua Line: How do I dispose of old batteries from disaster kit?
Ahead of the storm we checked our disaster kit and found alkaline batteries (Duracell D8 ) that were best by March 2015. We’re replacing them, but my question is what can we do with the old ones ?
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
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‘Unprecedented' number of lithium ion batteries complicates LA wildfires cleanup
What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County ...
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Fuso, Connexx repurpose eCanter batteries for EV charging
Japan’s Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced it has partnered with Connexx Systems Corporation to ...
EV batteries can be risky in wildfires. Here’s what to know.
Battery fires and toxic gases can pose risks and further complicate cleanup efforts after a wildfire, presenting new ...
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Kitchen scales recalled because batteries can be accessed by children
Greater Goods is recalling 349,500 digital kitchen sales for an ingestion hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the product violates fed ...
Hydrogel electrolyte helps aqueous batteries hit 220 Wh/kg energy density, 6,000+ cycles
Scientists have developed a new hydrogel electrolyte that can significantly enhance the performance of sodium-zinc hybrid ion ...
What Batteries Do Blink Cameras Use? (And How To Make Them Last Longer)
While there are advantages to using disposable batteries over rechargeables or a wired connection, keeping them healthy can ...
Some tips for protecting your car batteries in the bitter cold
Here's what you need to know about how frigid conditions affect car batteries, and what you can do to keep your vehicle ...