The rechargeable batteries that power common items like e-bikes, scooters and electric cars can pose a dangerous new threat to firefighters. They burn hotter and longer — and many fire departments may ...

New York City’s law preventing the sale, lease, or rental of e-bikes that do not conform to safety standards has gone into effect. It’s an important step toward curbing the deadly lithium-ion battery ...

Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries remain a fire-causing nuisance, leading to the recall of a popular ebike and mobile power bank. Additionally, there were nearly 100 airline incidences caused by ...

After a string of e-bike fires including one last week in Manhattan's Chinatown that killed four people, New York City and state officials warned that some batteries that power the devices could start ...

HOLBROOK, N.Y.-- A new storage facility on Long Island just got the green light to house lithium-ion batteries, but residents who live near the proposed plant tell CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan they ...

Around 24,000 VIVI e-bikes sold nationwide have been recalled due to fire hazards from defective lithium-ion batteries. The recall includes various VIVI e-bike models sold between December 2020 and ...

The death of four people in a Chinatown fire caused by exploding e-bike lithium-ion batteries is just the latest tragedy from these devices. While efforts to mitigate the lithium-ion risks being ...

Lithium-ion batteries are energy powerhouses, renowned for their long life and capacity to store high energy at a reasonable cost. They power an array of devices we’ve come to rely on, from ...

The early-morning fire at an e-bike store in lower Manhattan that left four dead was caused by lithium-ion batteries, the city’s fire commissioner said Tuesday. “It is very clear that this was caused ...

In a surprising turn of events, China has begun urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-powered electric ...