Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have developed a way to use sound to detect when ...

If a lithium-ion battery gets too hot or is damaged, it may undergo a chemical reaction called thermal runaway. This ...

Lithium-ion batteries, which power many everyday devices, have the potential to cause serious harm or death if they are ...

Two household products have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) following reports of fires and ...

Batteries in electric vehicles can fail quickly, sometimes catching fire without much warning. Sandia National Laboratories ...

Safe handling of electric vehicle (EV) batteries is in the forefront of the news this hurricane season due to the increased ...

A sharp increase in lithium-ion fires over the past year has helped prompt a new way for Border residents to dispose of ...

Some Alpine residents are raising their concerns over health risks from the proposed battery storage facility on Sequan Truck ...

Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

Lithium-ion battery fires can be especially dangerous because they give off toxic gases and burn extremely fast. It's ...

A homeowner thought he got a great deal on a remote control car at a flea market. Now he thinks the lithium-ion battery may have caused a fire.

Over 50% of Londoners have admitted to incorrectly disposing of old electricals in their household waste or recycling bins, ...