China has made its electric-vehicle battery safety requirements compulsory for the first time, introducing a strict “no fire, no explosion” rule as part of a sweeping update to national standards, ...

As part of the latest regulatory push, Beijing has introduced a comprehensive package of updates targeting energy efficiency ...

A NSW inquest has been told exploding lithium-ion batteries caused volatile fires killing three people in separate blazes ...

A 76-year-old grandmother was killed when an e-bike battery exploded like a “blowtorch” inside a Queens pizzeria on the Fourth of July – trapping her as she tried to leave the bathroom, the FDNY said.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Morris covers the rapidly growing world of electric vehicles. The media war against electric vehicles goes through phases, ...

ATLANTA — A Delta flight from Atlanta headed to Fort Lauderdale had to be diverted to Fort Myers after a lithium battery exploded in a passenger’s bag around 8:30 a.m. on Monday. In a statement, Delta ...

One of the biggest obstacles to better electric vehicles and large-scale energy storage is the battery. Drivers want longer range, faster charging, and lower costs, but safety remains a major concern.

At first glance, this battery looked like a breakthrough in portable power. But deep inside its structure was a flaw so severe that researchers considered shutting down the entire project. Under ...

Car batteries rely on a chemical reaction to start vehicles. The age of your battery plays a huge role in its voltage and ability to start a vehicle in lower temperatures. Winter is almost here, and ...