How close are we to solid state batteries for electric vehicles?

Every few weeks, it seems, yet another lab proclaims yet another breakthrough in the race to perfect solid-state batteries: ...

How can you properly use and dispose of lithium-ion batteries?

For this year’s Fire Safety Week, the Baton Rouge Fire Department wants everyone to learn about how to properly own ...
Science Daily

Cheaper than lithium, just as powerful — Sodium batteries are finally catching up

Researchers discovered how to stabilize a high-performance sodium compound, giving sodium-based solid-state batteries the ...
ABC7 San Francisco

Effort underway to make safer lithium-ion car batteries to help prevent fires

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (KGO) -- Santa Clara County Fire says it has not yet determined the cause of the battery fire that destroyed a Tesla Model S earlier this week in Los Gatos. In the meantime, an ...
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The dangers of lithium-ion batteries and how to properly dispose of them

Firefighters and recycling centers in Kent County are working to bring awareness to the dangers of lithium-ion batteries during National Fire Prevention Week.

Rechargeable batteries have sparked 6 fires in SLO this year. How to stay safe

So far in 2025, six fires have sparked in San Luis Obispo due to lithium-ion battery failures, Cal Fire SLO emergency manager ...

Lithium-ion battery fires in North Texas homes and cars spark new safety tactics from firefighters

Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.