Lithium-ion batteries power the devices we rely on every day—but when misused, they can overheat, catch fire, or even explode ...

Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...

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 ...

Silicon-carbon batteries are becoming a big deal when it comes to improving the endurance of your technology, so here's ...

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 ...

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) - Sparks flew and a fire started in a California garage due to a lithium-ion battery or its charger, firefighters say. Video inside a garage in Garden Grove ...

TIME THIS MONTH. NATIONALLY, WE’RE SEEING AN INCREASE IN LITHIUM ION BATTERY FIRES. THE BALTIMORE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS FOUGHT THREE FIRES IN JUNE CAUSED BY LITHIUM ION BATTERIES. THE LATEST ON ...

Porter-Cable 20V MAX Lithium-Ion batteries are known for their excellent performance and durability. However, like any other battery, they can sometimes face charging issues. In this article, we will ...

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 ...