lithium-ion battery
Coverage of lithium-ion battery in the Nexus archive.
- BRONX EXPLOSION: At least 11 people injured as fire consumes apartment building
An explosion and fire at a Bronx apartment building on August 5 injured at least 11 people, including three critically injured civilians and three firefighters. The fire, which began on the second floor, became a five-alarm blaze, and initial reports suggest a lithium-ion battery may have caused it. A woman was arrested after a scuffle with police when denied entry to rescue her pets.
- Recall alert: 1.5M rechargeable hand warmers recalled due to burn, fire injuries
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 1.5 million Ocoopa rechargeable hand warmers due to overheating lithium-ion batteries, which have caused 350 burns, 15 fires, and the death of an 83-year-old person. The recalled models, sold online from 2018 to 2026, include UT3053, UT3056, and others; consumers are advised to stop using them and contact Ocoopa for a refund.
- Lithium-ion battery overheats and starts fire in Spring Hill home's garage
A fire broke out in a residential garage in Spring Hill after a lithium-ion battery overheated. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon.
- 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.