In what might seem like a headscratcher, China is now urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-based electric bikes for newer models with sealed lead-acid batteries (SLAs).

I n a surprising turn of events, China has begun urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-powered electric ...

The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose a dangerous new threat to firefighters. They burn hotter and longer — and many fire ...

FDNY Fire Marshalls remove charred remains of e-bikes and Lithium-Ion batteries from a repair and sales store located at Madison St. in the Chinatown area of Manhattan on June 20, 2023.

E-bikes, scooters and other "micromobility devices" have soared in popularity — and the number of fires sparked by their rechargeable batteries is up, too. Here's how to keep yourself safe.

The New York City Fire Department says at least 200 fires and six deaths were caused by lithium batteries on electric bikes in 2022, often used by food delivery workers.

Follow these electric bike safety tips from the FDNY and FSRI. The same advice applies to any device powered by a lithium-ion battery, whether it’s a scooter, skateboard, phone, tablet, or ...

Lithium-ion batteries in electric bikes, scooters, and the fire risks they pose. Firefighters at the scene of a fire caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries at a Chinatown bike shop in Manhattan ...

The new potassium-ion battery pack boasts an impressive energy density of 151 Wh/kg, translating to a cruising range of 130-150 kilometers on a single charge. This is a significant leap compared ...

SQM Lithium Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of SQM International Lithium, has announced its investment of $3-million in Vok Bikes, an Estonia-based startup developing next-generation ...

FDNY inspecting the apartment involved in an all-hands fire on the fourth floor of a six-story residential building that was reportedly started by an e-bike at 2705 Marion Ave. in the Bronx ...