Lithium-ion battery
Coverage of Lithium-ion battery in the Nexus archive.
- Fiat launching tiny European EV in the US with low price tag — but there’s a catch
Fiat is introducing a compact European electric vehicle (EV) in the US market with a low price, though the article notes there is a catch. The EV measures 8 feet in length, weighs 1,073 pounds, and offers up to 46 miles of range on a 5.4-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery.
- FDNY rescues firefighter during Bushwick blaze; lithium-ion battery removed from the scene
FDNY firefighters rescued a downed colleague while battling a three-alarm fire in Bushwick, which spread across three wood-frame buildings. A lithium-ion battery was removed from the scene by a hazmat team, and the fire was controlled within an hour of arrival. No injuries were reported, though the cause remains under investigation.
- Chinese scientists create battery that works comfortably way above water’s boiling point
Chinese scientists developed a ceramic-based lithium-ion battery that operates stably up to 150°C and withstands thermal shocks of 300°C, offering a safer power source for smart sensors, aerospace devices, and military applications. The solid-state battery avoids flammability risks of traditional lithium-ion batteries.
- Donut Lab’s solid-state battery claim debunked by Ziroth
Donut Lab's claims of having a solid-state battery ready for mass production have been debunked by Ryan Inis Hughes on the Ziroth YouTube channel. Hughes, supported by whistleblower Lauri Peltola and over 20 battery experts, asserts that Donut Lab's battery is actually a standard lithium-ion design, accusing the company of deliberate deception.
- WATCH: Lithium-ion battery ignites garbage truck near Sacramento, CA
A lithium-ion battery ignited a garbage truck near Sacramento, California, prompting authorities to warn residents against disposing of such batteries in the trash.
- Scientists “bottle the sun” with a liquid battery that stores solar energy
UC Santa Barbara scientists have developed a liquid battery that stores solar energy in molecules, inspired by DNA and photochromic sunglasses. The material can hold energy for years and has higher energy density than lithium-ion batteries, potentially eliminating the need for traditional electrical grids or bulky batteries.
- UK firefighters called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours
UK firefighters are called to tackle a lithium-ion battery fire every five hours, with 1,760 battery-linked fires in 2025, a 147% increase in three years. Lithium-ion batteries power most rechargeable devices. Fire chiefs warn that public awareness and government regulation have not kept pace with the ubiquity of this new hazard.
- UK firefighters called to one lithium-ion battery fire every five hours
UK firefighters are called to a lithium-ion battery fire every five hours, with 1,760 battery-linked fires tackled in 2025, a 147% increase in three years. Lithium-ion batteries power most rechargeable devices, including mobile phones and electric vehicles. Fire chiefs warn that public awareness and government regulation have not kept pace with the ubiquity of this new hazard.