Lithium-ion batteries are currently the most energy dense batteries we have on the market. Energy density is the amount of energy you're able to store in a given amount of space.

Lithium-ion batteries sparked 60 fires across the five boroughs between Jan. 1 and May 3 of 2022, according to the FDNY. City data shows it represents a 233% increase from the same period in 2021 ...

Sodium-ion batteries are popping up in electric scooters and grid storage installations. Lithium-ion batteries have some emerging competition: Sodium-based alternatives are starting to make ...

The National Fire Protection Association has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 5-11, 2025.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City fire crews responded to a garage fire Tuesday evening that was caused by lithium-ion batteries. Officials say firefighters responded to a home in the 12100 ...

Demand for lithium decreased after the Cold War ended until 2007 when lithium ion batteries came on the market. In 2010, 40% of lithium was used to manufacture glass and ceramics and 14% for ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The Grand Rapids Fire Department is warning people to be wary of lithium-ion batteries after they were responsible for starting three fires in just the last month ...

While lithium-ion batteries, the kind commonly found in portable batteries, are banned from checked-in luggage globally, this fire prompted restrictions, or bans, on portable batteries in cabins too.

The U.S. House approved legislation Wednesday mandating federal safety standards for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and scooters, with the goal of preventing fires. The bill ...

Mar. 26, 2025 — Lithium-ion batteries, used in consumer devices and electric vehicles, typically last hours or days between charges. However, with repeated use, they degrade and need to be ...