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 ...
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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 ...
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 ?
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EV Batteries Last Way Longer Than Expected
The longer lifespan could alleviate the concerns of prospective buyers who are comparing the financial benefits of an EV to ...
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest clean-up challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
Will the batteries that power electric buses stall California’s zero-emission mandates?
Mishaps with equipment manufacturers, maintenance crews and power suppliers are threatening fleets’ transition from diesel engines.
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 ...
Envision AESC France Gains EU Nod for $50 Million French Aid for EV Batteries Plant
PARIS (Reuters) - China's Envision AESC on Friday secured EU approval for 48 million euros ($50 million) worth of French state aid for a new factory to produce lithium-ion batteries for electric ...
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 ...