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 ...

Even better? They biodegrade in five months. Scientists discover lithium replacement that may revolutionize EV batteries: '99 ...

BHPian SS-Traveller recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Abstract (for those who prefer TL;DR):Multiple issues arise when the Li-ion battery fails. There are after-market hacks to continue ...

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 ...

Every battery needs a 12-volt car battery, even that newfangled electric car you're driving around. 12-volt car batteries continue to be the biggest part of the $100-billion auto battery market, and ...

Any mention of using lithium-ion in cars triggers negative reactions in some quarters. The current cost for li-ion is about $1,300 per kilowatt-hour capacity. A car such as the upcoming Chevrolet Volt ...

PASSAIC — Increasingly, lithium-ion battery fires are becoming a nightmare for firefighters as their use proliferates in cellphones, e-vehicles, and lawn care and other tools. Extinguishing these very ...

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New York City’s law preventing the sale, lease, or rental of e-bikes that do not conform to safety standards has gone into effect. It’s an important step toward curbing the deadly lithium-ion battery ...