They're in our phones, laptops and smartwatches—but lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous when damaged or overcharged.

Everyone loves, and should respect, lithium-ion batteries. They pack a ton of power and can make our projects work better. I’ve gathered a number of tips and tricks about using them over the years, ...

REXBURG — Firefighters with the Madison and Idaho Falls fire departments, along with deputies from the Madison County Sheriff's Office, watched Wednesday as a pack of lithium-ion battery cells burst ...

Lithium-ion batteries revolutionized the world when Sony brought them to the mass market in 1991. Compared to previous rechargeable battery technology, they were lighter, more energy-dense, last ...

A transportation risk mitigation expert has explained in an interview with Autoblog why hybrids can present more complicated fire risks that people haven’t thought about. William S. Lerner, a ...

As power utilities and industrial companies seek to use more renewable energy, the market for grid-scale batteries is expanding rapidly. Alternatives to lithium-ion technology may provide ...