Chelsea warehouse fire highlights dangerous trend associated with lithium ion batteries
Sunday’s fire at a warehouse in Chelsea is one of at least a half-dozen involving lithium ion batteries that have happened in Maine since last year.
Lithium-ion battery explodes in Chelsea apartment: ‘This could have been a very different story’
A lithium-ion battery meant for an electric scooter burst into flames in a Chelsea apartment, injuring five people and prompting a reminder from fire officials on how to safely handle the popular devices.
Safety aspects of lithium-ion batteries
As the adoption of lithium-ion batteries continues to grow, driven by the push towards electrification and renewable energy, the importance of addressing
Weekend read: Enhancing safety in lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are generally safe and unlikely to fail but they can catch fire if they are damaged or stored or operated incorrectly. There is a tremendous amount of research and engineering effort going into making batteries safer but are technological advancements being rolled out quickly enough?
New York State lawmakers OK new measures regulating lithium-ion batteries
The package of five measures is aimed at e-bikes, or electronic bicycles, and not so much at large battery storage plants.
Weekend fire that injured five people in Chelsea linked to lithium-ion battery, officials say
A predawn fire that sent five people to the hospital in Chelsea on Saturday was caused by the explosion of a scooter’s lithium-ion battery, according to the state Department of Fire Services.
Chelsea fire that injured 5 caused by lithium battery explosion, officials say
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Stable high-energy density lithium-ion batteries could lead to fast charging electric vehicles
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Researchers invented water-based batteries that store more energy than lithium-ion
Researchers have created water-based batteries that can store far more energy than standard lithium-ion batteries.
Rewriting the Rules of Power: Korean Researchers Develop Revolutionary New Lightweight Structure for Lithium Batteries
A new three-dimensional polymeric structure developed by POSTECH and KIER researchers significantly enhances lithium ion ...
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LDES set to become generally cheaper than lithium-ion: BNEF
Long-duration energy storage (LDES) will become generally cheaper than lithium-ion batteries, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF ...
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E-bikes, e-scooters and more: insurers warn against lithium-ion batteries
It's not just in Germany that e-bikes are catching fire with increasing frequency; UK fire departments have also recorded a ...
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Best lithium stocks May 2024
Its specialty transportation batteries supply the premium segments of the truck and passenger vehicle markets. The company is investing in higher-value premium products, including lithium-ion ...
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Fast charging electric vehicles with stable high-energy density lithium-ion batteries
Fast charging is also essential for user convenience. However, increasing the energy density of lithium-ion batteries ...
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Startup debuts first full-scale plant for batteries that could replace lithium-ion — with cheaper materials, faster production times, and more safety
"The electrification of our economy is dependent on the development and production of new, innovative energy storage ...