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 ...
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A salted battery: will sodium-ion technology change the electric-power game?
We have relied upon lithium-ion batteries to power electric vehicles and mobile phones, among other things, almost since the inception of ...
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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Zelio X Men 2.0 electric scooter launched in India, priced at ₹71,500
The new Zelio X Men 2.0 electric scooter, starting at ₹71,500, has launched in India. It offers two battery options, a 25 ...
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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 ...
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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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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 ...