Lamps and heaters across the United States have been recalled as fire warnings around lithium-ion batteries have been issued. Despite being used on an everyday basis to power electrical appliances, ...

Lithium-ion batteries have become the dominant technology for powering modern electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable ...

Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an ...

A boom in battery storage has bolstered the demand outlook for lithium in 2026, driving hopes for an accelerated turnaround ...

Watertown Fire Chief Matt Timerman outlined key winter fire safety measures and lithium-ion battery precautions during a ...

The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose a dangerous new threat to firefighters. They burn hotter and longer — and many fire departments may ...

Lithium. While it’s not quite “the Spice” of Dune, the silvery, reactive metal is an extraordinarily valuable means for ...

The cost of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries is running at nearly three times those of normal house fires, a top insurer has revealed.

Are lithium batteries sustainable enough to fulfill the dream of the electric-car revolution? The batteries propelling electric vehicles have quickly become the most crucial component, and expense, ...

Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...