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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Coroner issues warning over unregulated e-bike batteries after man dies in house fire

Lithium-ion batteries sold online for e-bike conversions pose significant risks after a fatal incident linked to one.
Calls are being made for a reassessment of safety regulations concerning the sale of these batteries.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

EPA OKs 'unprecedented' cleanup plan for battery plant months after toxic Monterey County fire

Battery removal from a fire-damaged storage facility in Monterey County is set to begin following an agreement between the EPA and Vistra Corp.
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Moss Landing fire: Vistra and EPA reach battery cleanup agreement

Vistra has agreed to remove and dispose of damaged lithium-ion batteries at its Moss Landing plant under EPA supervision.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Americans throw out 5.7 disposable vapes every second

Americans now throw away an incredible number of these disposable vapes: nearly 500,000 every day, or about 5.7 vapes per second.
Environment
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

TSA Is Cracking Down on Power Banks-Here's How to Make Sure Yours Won't Get Taken Away

TSA has increased scrutiny of power banks during security screenings due to lithium-ion battery safety concerns.
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fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Researchers develop a battery cathode material that does it all

The proposed electrode material combines conduction, ion mobility, and self-healing properties, aiming to simplify the structure and efficiency of battery cathodes.
React
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

How to safely maintain, use, and dispose of your power banks

Proper care can prolong lithium-ion battery lifespan and performance.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Exclusive: Nascent Materials emerges from stealth to make LFP batteries better and cheaper | TechCrunch

Lithium-ion battery costs have decreased significantly due to incremental improvements, and new processes can further drive down costs and enhance performance.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

E-bikes and e-scooters fire warning after record number of blazes and eight deaths

E-bike and e-scooter fires have surged, raising significant safety concerns linked to battery use.
In 2023, firefighters responded to record numbers of e-bike related incidents.
#electric-vehicles
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

Scientists Say They've Created an Injection That Makes Aging Batteries Charge Like They're Young Again

Researchers developed a technique to rejuvenate aging lithium-ion batteries, extending their lifespan significantly and reducing costs for electric vehicle owners.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Alternative transportation

AI Found a Magic Potion' That Can Bring Dead Batteries Back to Life

Researchers in China have developed a method to revive dead lithium-ion batteries, potentially reducing electronic waste and new battery production.
Alternative transportation
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Say They've Created an Injection That Makes Aging Batteries Charge Like They're Young Again

Researchers developed a technique to rejuvenate aging lithium-ion batteries, extending their lifespan significantly and reducing costs for electric vehicle owners.
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fromThe Verge
2 months ago

iPhones are on the menu for Amazon drone delivery

The Federal Aviation Authority has approved Amazon's Prime Air drones to deliver lithium ion battery products like iPhones, aiming for rapid delivery within 60 minutes.
European startups
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
3 months ago

CPSC Pushes for Stricter Testing, More E-Bike Brand Closures, A Butt Elliptical Saddle? | TWR Ep 30

CPSC proposes stricter e-bike testing requirements amid safety concerns about lithium-ion batteries, entering a public comment period to evaluate the measure.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Gravesend residents clash with developers at heated board meeting over battery storage site * Brooklyn Paper

Community Board 15 faces protests over a proposed lithium-ion battery energy storage site amidst safety concerns from residents.
fromNature
3 months ago

Nickel production is notoriously dirty - here's how to make it greener

On average, refining one ton of nickel ore produces around 20 tons of carbon dioxide, and as extraction methods evolve, that carbon intensity could grow even higher.
Environment
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Limburg-based climate tech startup Back to Battery secures investment from Graduate Entrepreneur - Silicon Canals

Back to Battery focuses on eco-friendly recycling of lithium-ion batteries, addressing the growing demand for battery materials and new EU regulations.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

More than 400,000 wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard

Casely wireless phone chargers recalled over fire hazard concerns.
Consumers advised to stop using affected chargers immediately.
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fromTheregister
4 months ago

Extreme heat can heal Li-Ion batteries, say Chinese boffins

Heating old Lithium-Ion batteries to over 150°C can reverse energy capacity loss, presenting a novel restoration method.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Exclusive | New Yorkers revolt against 'toxic' new neighborhood battery storage facilities as backlash grows to green energy law

New Yorkers are opposing new lithium-ion battery storage facilities due to safety concerns.
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