Have you ever charged your electric bike fully at night, only to wake up and find it half empty? You’re not alone. Many ...

October 6, 2025 (San Diego) -- Make sure you’re charging your lithium-ion batteries safely for devices such as cell phones and laptop computers. Using the wrong charger or one that is damaged, ...

Lithium-ion batteries are often found throughout households, but it is essential to charge and dispose of them correctly to ...

National Fire Prevention Week is kicking off. There are many electronics in our homes — smartphones, tablets, power and lawn ...

Wesley Chang is an assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics at Drexel University. Rechargeable batteries are great for storing energy and powering electronics from smartphones to ...

Zapbatt’s system means that consumer products—from e-bikes to vacuums—can start to ditch lithium-ion tech for batteries that are safer, quicker to charge, and longer-lasting. Your next e-bike or robot ...

Most electronics we use in our homes every day are powered by lithium-ion batteries. In fact, most everything that’s rechargeable uses this kind of battery.

The dog's owner, a North Carolina firefighter, shared the video to show the importance of storing items with lithium ...

Lithium-ion batteries power phones, scooters and electric cars — but the increasingly common energy source can spark fires so intense that they challenge veteran firefighters. The fires burn hotter, ...

Modern smartphones can safely stay plugged in overnight, but temperature and charging habits still affect long-term battery health. Here's what Apple, Samsung and Google say.