Video above: Fire department warns about charging batteries after two house firesLithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this ...

It can be difficult to disentangle everything that contributes to panic, but we know that panic is often not the right reaction. In 2016, a major consumer advocacy publication reported that ...

New York City’s law preventing the sale, lease, or rental of e-bikes that do not conform to safety standards has gone into effect. It’s an important step toward curbing the deadly lithium-ion battery ...

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere—powering our smartphones, laptops, toys, and even e-bikes. But with holiday gifting and ...

You’ve likely heard advice on how to charge your phone to extend the battery’s lifespan. Perhaps you were told to begin charging it once the battery is nearly dead, to stop charging once the battery ...

Every year, it's estimated that there are more than 5,000 lithium-ion battery fires at recycling facilities in the U.S. alone ...