Researchers now have a clearer picture of the chemical mechanisms underlying lithium-ion batteries—and it could lead to faster, more efficient batteries for electric vehicles, portable electronics, ...

Iron-air batteries-made from rust, water, and air-are entering real-world trials and could revolutionize energy storage by ...

LiPo battery bags claim to protect against fires and explosions. But how effective are they really, and who actually needs ...

Lithium-ion batteries revolutionized the world when Sony brought them to the mass market in 1991. Compared to previous rechargeable battery technology, they were lighter, more energy-dense, last ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KGO) -- Santa Clara County Fire says it has not yet determined the cause of the battery fire that destroyed a Tesla Model S earlier this week in Los Gatos. In the meantime, an ...

Lithium-ion batteries are a crucial decarbonisation tool that enables renewable energy integration and cutting fossil fuel ...

Lithium is extracted from brine at Silver Peak, Nevada, currently the only active lithium resource in the U.S. A UC Davis study shows that as demand for lithium grows in coming years, battery ...

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 ...

For Fire Prevention Week of 2025, the National Fire Protection Association is focusing on how to safely use Lithium-ion batteries, especially in your home. Rechargeable batteries are found in most ...

They're in our phones, laptops and smartwatches—but lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous when damaged or overcharged.