Conventional lithium-ion batteries are known to present a fire risk, and can even cause explosions in certain cases. The ...

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Did you know that many electronics in your home — like your smartphone — have lithium-ion batteries that could catch fire if they are not charged properly? October 5 through 11 marks ...

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

Holiday shopping comes with more lithium-ion batteries and for some of them, it’s only a matter of time before they malfunction. In February last year, a United Airlines passenger's battery pack ...

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There is not a single solution on how to mitigate fires from lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. Strategies and concerns will continue to change as car manufactureres continue to release ...

A Delta flight from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale with nearly 200 people on board diverted to make an emergency landing in Fort Myers after officials said a personal battery caught on fire. "Flight ...

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