Why you should never throw batteries in the trash or curbside recycling
"The most important thing when it comes to battery safety is don't throw them in the trash, and don't throw them in your regular recycling," said Jon Monger, director of the county's Department of ...
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Recycling batteries with citric acid: Research introduces highly efficient process for NCM lithium-ion batteries
A simple, highly efficient, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly process could provide a viable pathway for the sustainable recycling of depleted lithium-ion batteries (LIBs): No chemicals beyond ...
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Revolutionary AI tech detects EV battery fire before ignition with 94% accuracy
A lithium-ion battery about to catch fire makes a distinct click-hiss as gases escape. NIST researchers have trained AI to ...
2 people rescued from Koreatown fire, lithium-ion batteries found in basement
Firefighters rescued two people from a fire at an apartment building in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, leaving one of the victims hospitalized in critical condition, authorities said.
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QuantumScape and VW commercialising solid-state battery technology
Payne’s thoughts are shared by Volkswagen Group (VW), whose battery company, PowerCo (PCo), has partnered with one of the ...
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Researchers make breakthrough discovery with unexpected material that could make EV batteries cheaper and safer: 'It's an important step'
Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are developing a safer and more affordable manganese cathode for ...
Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
If you live in a flood-prone area, especially near the ocean, it’s important to know the risks if your EV is flooded. Or your ...