Lithium ion batteries are everywhere these days but they're a major fire risk. That has insurers warning premiums will need ...
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China mandates stricter EV battery rules after fire fears

China has moved from incremental tweaks to a sweeping reset of electric vehicle safety, mandating that traction batteries must not catch fire or explode even in severe crashes or abuse. The new rules, ...
The DGCA said the widespread usage of lithium batteries in various rechargeable devices has led to an increase in carriage of ...
Explore the booming electric vehicle market in India and the critical role of copper supply in achieving ambitious EV targets ...
Industry expert Michael Sura does the detective work and comes up with a hypothesis on how an Indian PhD’s “Solid-State ...
Australian homes will accumulate 33 lithium batteries on average this year, making fire fighters and insurers nervous as ...
Lots of gifts given during the holiday season contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that can pose a fire risk if not used properly.
Wander through the CES 2026 South Hall as I did, and you'll notice a theme. Booth after booth filled with mostly identical ...
India has now barred use of power banks to charge portable electronic devices inflight amid instances of lithium batteries catching fire mid-flight. The DGCA issued a new circular which states ...
SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Performance and safety of advanced energy storage ...