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 ...

CHICAGO — Lithium-ion batteries power lots of our everyday electronic devices. However, if these batteries are flawed, they have the potential to cause serious harm or even death. The Chicago Fire ...

Lithium-ion batteries are used in all sorts of electronics, like smart phones, laptops, and e-bikes. That’s because they can store a lot of energy in a small package. Unfortunately, this also means ...

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 ...

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That seems bound to fail, unless thermally coupled to the entire (non-thermally-conductive) tank and insulated from the outside. Seems like you would at least need a pressure release valve, if not ...

The recent California fires, which collectively destroyed at least 12,000 structures in the Palisades and Eaton areas, had a higher-than-average number of electric vehicles, officials said. Those ...