Over 350 million rechargeable batteries are sold in the United States every year. They are a major part of the battery industry and modern life. This popularity can leave people wondering, how do ...

The battery packs of electric vehicles are quite resilient; the lithium-ion type used in most modern EVs can last at least a ...

As the owner of a 3-year-old laptop, I feel the finite lifespan of lithium batteries acutely. It’s still a great machine, but the cost of a battery replacement would take me a significant way down the ...

Firefighters and safety managers now face fires that may not respond to traditional suppression. This lack of clarity has fueled misconceptions about how these fires should be handled.

Researchers are racing to develop battery chemistries that can prevent electric vehicle fires. Battery scientists in Daegu, South Korea developed a chemistry where the pack might be able to extinguish ...

Joseph is a writer and editor with an unhealthy interest in everything automotive. Father by day, he spends his nights reading and writing about fast cars, exotic brands, and the latest automotive ...