An electric bicycle powered by a lithium ion battery is being blamed for a fatal fire on Monday in New York City that killed two children, marking the latest in a string of e-bike-related fires in the ...

A group of New York Democrats announced support for federal legislation aimed at regulating lithium-ion battery safety standards after a spate of fires caused by the batteries malfunctioning or ...

The head of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced plans Thursday to hold a public meeting to further investigate safety issues with lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes following a ...

The number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries – used in app­liances such as e-scooters and e-bikes – have more than ...

Researchers have developed a new approach that slashes the land and time needed to extract lithium from brine, which could dramatically expand access to the critical mineral. A vital component of the ...

WASHINGTON - After a spike in fires, there is a push to crack down on poorly-made lithium-ion batteries. Senate Majority Chuck Schumer is among a group of lawmakers calling for the "Setting Consumer ...