Southwest Airlines bans concealed portable chargers due to safety issues with batteries
Travelers flying with Southwest Airlines will need to adjust to some new rules concerning portable charging devices. A spokesperson for the airline mentioned that passengers will be required to have their portable chargers visible while in use during flights. This change means that keeping chargers stored in bags or overhead compartments isn’t allowed anymore. The […]
What is EV maker BYD and can its batteries really charge in five minutes? | Electric, hybrid and low-emission cars
The value has skyrocketed after the major Chinese electric car maker BYD said the latest battery was charged quickly enough to add a 400 km (249 miles) range in just five minutes. BYD's Hong Kong-listed stocks won 4.1% on Tuesday, reaching a record high of 408.80 Hong Kong dollars ($40.58). Chinese companies are already the […]
Electric vehicle lithium-ion batteries challenge California wildfire cleanup
The highly flammable lithium -ion batteries used in electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles have complicated the efforts of cleanup in the Los Angeles district, which has been devastated due to wildfire damage. The Federal Purification Phase 1 is underway because the Surveyor of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is working to remove and dispose of […]
Say goodbye to dead batteries with this portable wind turbine
Staying connected is essential when going on an adventure. Cell phones, laptops, and even drones all seem to need a charge when you're in the most remote locations. What is the solution? Shine 2.0 is a mini wind turbine that not only fits in your backpack, but also powers all your gadgets, day or night, […]
Tesla plans to build own batteries for Cybertruck, robotaxi: report
Tesla plans to design four new versions of its batteries to power the Cybertruck, upcoming robotaxis, and other electric vehicles. Information reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the plan. Elon Musk's company currently sources most of its EV batteries from other companies, including Panasonic Energy and LG Energy, but will expand production of its 4680 […]
Electric Vehicle Batteries Make Cars Too Heavy to Be Stopped by Safety Guardrails
Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln say a new auto safety study proves electric vehicles (EVs) are too heavy to be restrained by roadside guardrails in the event of a crash. Amid growing concern about the environmental impact of gasoline-powered cars, as EVs such as Tesla and the Chevrolet Bolt take over the roads, one […]
Apple users complain that iOS 18 is ‘killing’ their iPhone batteries
Apple users are unhappy with the latest software update, claiming that it has significantly slowed down the performance of their devices. Eager customers eager to upgrade to the new iOS 18, released on Monday ahead of the iPhone 16 launch, are running into battery issues as the OS drains the smartphones' battery life. Already, X […]
NYC bike shop goes up in flames — and lithium-ion batteries are likely to blame for the blaze: FDNY
An electric bike shop in Queens caught fire early Thursday morning. One firefighter was injured in the blaze, which was likely caused by a faulty lithium-ion battery, New York Fire Department officials said. According to authorities, the fire started around 2:30 a.m. at Kings Electric Scooters on Jamaica Street. Fire officials said one firefighter suffered […]
Container of lithium-ion batteries falls off truck, ignites, causing nearly 48-hour shutdown on I-15 between LA and Las Vegas
A large tractor-trailer crashed and caught fire on the shoulder of northbound Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County, California. The fire posed such a danger to the local area that the highway was closed for nearly two days, stranding travelers for hours. Just before 6 a.m. Friday, a large trailer carrying a container containing six […]
Study Reveals Electric Vehicle Batteries Are Source of Hazardous ‘Forever Chemical’ Pollution
A new study has been published. Nature Communications A worrying link has been found between lithium-ion batteries, commonly used in electric vehicles, and the spread of harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals.” Business Insider Reports A study conducted by a team of scientists including Jennifer Gelfo of Texas Tech University […]