California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles ...

“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...

One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...

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Mishaps with equipment manufacturers, maintenance crews and power suppliers are threatening fleets’ transition from diesel engines.

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Greater Goods is recalling 349,500 digital kitchen sales for an ingestion hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says the product violates fed ...

People are being warned of the dangers of using replacement batteries and chargers for devices such as vacuum cleaners, ...

Scientists have developed a new hydrogel electrolyte that can significantly enhance the performance of sodium-zinc hybrid ion ...

Here's what you need to know about how frigid conditions affect car batteries, and what you can do to keep your vehicle ...