What authorities described as one of the largest lithium-ion battery cleanups ever is underway in Los Angeles County ...

Officers tried to get into the vehicle to save the driver, but, 'due to the intensity of the flames and heat, they were ...

When hybrid cars first hit the roads the idea seemed almost too good to be true-a vehicle that runs on gasoline and electricity uses less fuel and emits fewer pollutants The Toyota Prius became the po ...

One of the biggest clean-up challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...

As more hybrids hit the road every year, the number of dead hybrid batteries is rising too. Here is what happens when a ...

Replacing a hybrid car battery is usually seen as a challenge. With the high costs, long dealership wait times, and confusing technical terms, it’s no surprise many hybrid owners find themselves ...

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Chris Myers, a lithium-ion battery technical specialist involved ... Myers explained that the battery systems in hybrid and electric cars are well-protected, so even vehicles that were damaged ...

If batteries are exposed to flames, they can become fire risks — reigniting days, weeks or even months after the initial ...