Fire at California lithium battery plant raises concerns about air quality
A fire at the world’s largest battery storage plant in Northern California is smoldering after sending plumes of toxic smoke ...
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25,000 charge cycles, 80% capacity achieved in lithium-sulfur battery breakthrough
Chinese and German researchers have announced a significant breakthrough in lithium-sulfur battery technology, demonstrating improved stability and performance. According to their study, published in ...
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Toxic Fumes From Burnt Lithium-Ion Batteries Complicate L.A. Fire Situation
As per analytics firm StrategicRisk, when lithium-ion batteries burn they release “hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride and ...
Burning Teslas in LA add toxic barriers to wildfire cleanup
The Palisades fire wreaked significant havoc on the nearby city of Malibu. In an interview, Mayor Doug Stewart said that the ...
EV batteries can be risky in wildfires. Here’s what to know.
Battery fires and toxic gases can pose risks and further complicate cleanup efforts after a wildfire, presenting new challenges for Los Angeles officials.
EPA says testing shows no chemicals in air from Moss Landing fire
A representative with the United States Environmental Protection Agency was in Moss Landing for a media briefing addressing ...