An exploding problem: Fires sparked by lithium batteries are ... - NBC News
Feb 7, 2023 · The rise of electric scooters in cities has led to a massive spike in battery fires. Lithium-ion batteries sparked more than 200 fires in New York City last year alone, killing six people and...
Lithium-ion battery fires are happening more often. Here’s how …
Mar 9, 2023 · Lithium-ion batteries, found in many popular consumer products, are under scrutiny again following a massive fire this week in New York City thought to be caused by the battery that powered an ...
Fatal fires serve as cautionary tale of dangers of lithium-ion ...
Dec 21, 2023 · A fire last month at a home in Brooklyn that killed three family members and injured 14 others was caused by a lithium-ion battery, FDNY investigators found.
Lithium-ion battery fires from electric cars, bikes and ... - CBS News
Aug 15, 2023 · Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
Lithium-ion batteries causing fires, dangers on California freeways ...
Oct 28, 2024 · A big rig overturned, sparking a fierce lithium-ion battery blaze that spewed toxic gases, snarled port traffic and resulted in what one official said was massive economic losses from delayed ...
The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires
Sep 15, 2024 · The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires. EVs can burn for days, firefighters have little or no training to deal with them, and conventional equipment isn’t effective....
Hot topic: Researchers push to reduce fire risk from lithium ... - NBC News
Headlines about lithium-ion battery fires originating from e-bikes, electric vehicles and laptops onboard passenger flights have surged over the last decade. The increased public attention has...
E-bike batteries raise safety concerns amid rise in fires ... - ABC News
Dec 31, 2022 · At least 19 people died in the United States in 2022 because of fires or overheating incidents related to battery-powered products such as e-bikes, scooters and hoverboards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said this week.
What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense?
Sep 28, 2023 · When lithium-ion batteries catch fire in a car or at a storage site, they don’t just release smoke; they emit a cocktail of dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide, hydrogen fluoride and ...
Lithium-ion batteries are causing more than 10,000 fires a year in ...
Jun 20, 2024 · The waste and recycling industry says it's fighting up to 12,000 fires a year caused by discarded lithium-ion batteries and has warned that consumers will ultimately pay for the crisis without change.