SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (KGO) -- For months 7 on Your Side has been reporting on the dangers of lithium batteries. They've exploded without warning in some hoverboards, smartphones, laptops and ...

We've become increasingly reliant on lithium-ion batteries. In their various shapes and sizes, they can power everything from smartphones to EVs and have proven invaluable for their capacity to charge ...

It was time for a family photo at a recent holiday gathering in Flat Rock when a young person whipped out a portable ...

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 ...

Portland Fire & Rescue responded to reports of lithium-ion batteries "exploding" and catching fire on the fourth floor of the engineering building at Portland State University. Crews arrived on the ...

The thermal runaway effect in lithium-ion batteries is already hazardous, but when you add pressurized gas into the equation, the results can be catastrophic. It raises serious concerns about waste ...

Starting this year, California consumers will pay a 1.5% fee on all products with an embedded battery under a law that aims to curb the risk of battery fires and increase the recycling of lithium batt ...

Lots of gifts given during the holiday season contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can pose a fire risk if not used properly.

Dumping the load early seems to be the standard practice. Something like training seems to have failed as noted. Then something else failed like how to deal with this type of fire. Many cheese holes ...

Lithium prices are not reflecting actual demand trends, with some experts warning of a potential correction due to oversupply concerns and high production costs. While EV adoption and battery storage ...