It was time for a family photo at a recent holiday gathering in Flat Rock when a young person whipped out a portable ...
A new battery technology has been developed that delivers significantly higher energy storage—enough to alleviate EV range ...
A viral video reveals a Motorola G-series phone exploding in a man's pocket, reigniting concerns over lithium-ion battery ...
Lithium-ion batteries power many everyday items like smartphones, vapes, toys, tools and e-scooters. But if not handled ...
Two-trailer carrying 15 tonnes of lithium ion batteries caught alight near Yass on Saturday morning, closing traffic in both directions ...
Used in smartphones, vapes, toys, power tools and e-scooters, lithium-ion batteries are everywhere, but if not handled or ...
On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, (Christmas Eve) at 8:20pm the Le Mars Fire-Rescue Department was called to a house fire at ...
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Exploding batteries spark probe to stop deadly cost

The deaths of three people and countless fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries have prompted a coronial inquiry into how to reduce the risks.
Hanover's fire prevention shows took on new lessons in 2025, seeking to educate the public - and children - about avoiding battery-involved fires.
There has been a rise in EV fires, as well as those linked to other lithium-ion batteries, including back in October when the ...
The number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries – used in app­liances such as e-scooters and e-bikes – have more than ...