Lithium-ion batteries power everyday life, but improper use and disposal can lead to dangerous fires. Simple safety habits and responsible recycling can dramatically reduce risks across homes, ...

Firefighters tame a fire likely caused by a lithium-ion battery at Stowe Transfer Station in 2023. Vermont's haulers and processing centers have seen fires, some believed to be a result of ...

Ross has experienced many aspects of the automotive world from a young age. At eight years old, he discovered F1, and it didn't take long for him to pick up on other racing organizations. Today, Ross ...

Toss a cellphone in the trash, and you will spark more than a fire — you will be breaking the law. As of July 1, throwing any device containing a lithium-ion battery in the trash is illegal in New ...

The shift of electric vehicles (EVs) from a niche market to a central component of the automotive industry has had significant impacts and promises to bring many more. As the scale of lithium-ion ...

In light of a new Illinois law expanding access to safely dispose of batteries, the National Waste & Recycling Foundation has launched a battery safety campaign to make it as easy as possible to ...

Aerial view of lithium mining pits in Atacama Salt Flat, Chile, on July 29, 2024. The minerals found in an electric-car battery often travel thousands of miles around the world before the vehicles ...

The battery intake field, where 30 acres of old batteries await recycling, at the Redwood Materials recycling and manufacturing facility in McCarran, Nevada, on March 22, 2024.. Photo: Getty Images GM ...

As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, a significant number of EVs will soon reach the end of their lifecycle. By the end of this year, approximately 100,000 EVs will retire, raising ...