Q&A on Fire Risk of Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehlcles August 24, 2021 By Heekyong Yang General Motors Co. has expanded the recall of its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles due to a risk of fire from...
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...
Laptop Battery Fire in Checked Luggage Could Bring Down an Airliner: Study August 3, 2018 By Alan Levin A single personal electronic device that overheats and catches fire in checked luggage on an airliner can overpower the aircraft’s...
Big Batteries Could Pose Big Fire Risk for Cities May 21, 2018 By Mark Chediak The new era of big batteries has already drawn scrutiny after fiery electric-car crashes across America and Europe. Now, U.S....