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.

Electric bikes have made headlines for the dramatic leap in sales of the devices during the pandemic. However, they've also drawn notoriety for occasionally sparking deadly fires.. The U.S. e-bike ...

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.

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 ...

Glendale fire says a lithium battery inside a bike exploded in the garage, leaving the family with limited time to act. By Sarah Robinson Published : Jan. 26, 2023 at 10:03 PM MST ...

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 ...