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, ...

Lithium-ion batteries are found in everything from smartphones to cars, and while they are generally very safe if stored and charged correctly, there are thousands of documented cases of them catching ...

As the holiday season approaches, Cincinnati's Rumpke recycling facility is using artificial intelligence to prevent fires caused by improper disposal of lithium ion batteries found in many everyday ...