A tractor trailer carrying lithium ion batteries caught on fire Thursday morning in Columbus, causing several neighborhoods in the area to be evacuated and the closure of four interstate exit ramps.
Trucks are catching fire due to improper recycling; expert gives tips. Also, paint recyling and used battery drop-offs coming ...
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Firefighters and recycling centers in Kent County are working to bring awareness to the dangers of lithium-ion batteries during National Fire Prevention Week. Kent County ...
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries remain a fire-causing nuisance, leading to the recall of a popular ebike and mobile power bank. Additionally, there were nearly 100 airline incidences caused by ...
ARLINGTON, Va., June 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Electrical Safety Foundation (ESF) and the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA), formerly the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), are ...
Every year, it's estimated that there are more than 5,000 lithium-ion battery fires at recycling facilities in the U.S. alone ...
Tesla cofounder JB Straubel served as the brains behind the battery development for the electric vehicle giant, and he saw ...
Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere—powering our smartphones, laptops, toys, and even e-bikes. But with holiday gifting and ...
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 ...