Fears of Massive Battery Fires Spark Local Opposition to Energy Storage Projects October 6, 2025 By Michael Hill More and more, big arrays of lithium-ion batteries are being hooked up to electrical grids around the U.S. to store...
After Fire Kills 3, New York City Says Businesses Must Do More to Ensure e-Bike Safety November 16, 2023 By Karen Matthews New York City officials say retailers and food delivery companies must do more to halt the proliferation of unsafe e-bike...
Latest E-Bike Fire in New York City Kills 2 Children April 13, 2023 An electric bicycle powered by a lithium ion battery is being blamed for a fatal fire on Monday in New...
Fatal New York House Fire Latest in Series of Blazes Caused by Batteries January 23, 2023 A Queens house fire that killed one person and injured 10 others was sparked by a lithium-ion battery, the fire...
Series of Tesla Fires in Florida Linked to Saltwater Damage From Hurricane Ian October 17, 2022 By Lillianna Byington A Florida senator is calling for action from the Transportation Department and automakers after a series of electric vehicle fires...
GM Says It Has Software Fix for Electric Car Bolt’s Battery Fires April 30, 2021 By Tom Krisher Engineers at General Motors have figured out how to fix a battery problem with the Chevrolet Bolt electric hatchback that...
Blast at Chinese Battery Recycler Draws Attention to Industry’s Supply Chain Risks January 8, 2021 By Annie Lee China’s biggest battery manufacturer has urged a focus on safety issues after an explosion at a recycling affiliate, which has...
GM Recalling 69,000 Chevy Bolt Electric Cars Over Fire Risk November 16, 2020 By Ben Klayman and David Shepardson General Motors Co. said on Friday it was recalling 68,677 electric cars worldwide that pose a fire risk after five...