Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
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Electric Car Batteries Could Retain 64% Capacity After 20 Years
Recent studies indicate electric vehicle batteries are retaining capacity much longer than previously thought. Fleet data ...
Northvolt sells stake in battery unit to Volvo, to explore North American deals
Northvolt agreed with Volvo Cars on Wednesday to sell the battery maker's stake in their joint venture NOVO Energy for an ...
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Unleashing American Energy order will slow electric vehicle adoption in U.S.
A recent Wood Mackenzie report estimates that enforcement of the new policy could mean a drop of nearly 10% in plug-in EV ...
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest cleanup challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
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EV batteries can be risky in wildfires. Here’s what to know.
“While the state has extensive experience with clearing cars with combustion engines ... new techniques to process lithium-ion batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles and power walls ...
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The Surprising Longevity of Electric Vehicles: They Now Live as Long as Gas-Powered Cars
UK researchers analyzed data from 29.8 million unique vehicles to estimate the lifespans of different kinds of vehicles.