Fire incidents triggered by lithium-ion batteries have spiked in New York City in recent years as more people adopt electric vehicles, especially e-bikes. Fires caused by batteries powering e-micromobility devices like e-bikes rose from 44 in 2020 to 220 in 2022 in NYC. Between 2021 and 2022, such fires resulted in 226 injuries and 10…
Deadly Fire Incidents in New York Spike Following E-Bike Adoption
April 21, 2023
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Electric Vehicles Pumped up by More Durable Solid-State Batteries
February 6, 2023
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A recently developed material that can increase the durability of the positive electrodes within solid-state batteries, an alternative battery to lithium-ion, can potentially boost electric vehicles (EVs). While some car companies predict that plug-in hybrids will maintain their popularity in the short term, electric cars are considered the world’s leading candidate in the switch from conventional gasoline-run…
Bolivia Again Delays Announcement on Lithium Mining Tie-Ups
LA PAZ—Bolivia’s government on Wednesday declined to name which of six short-listed companies it would select to help mine its untapped lithium riches, with the chief of the country’s state-run lithium company saying more than one could be eventually selected. The government had already postponed a final announcement on its selection last month, amid high…
Lithium Prices Skyrocket, Electric Vehicles May Soon Follow
April 7, 2022
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Demand for lithium has spiked as electric vehicle adoption around the world grows, leading to a global shortage of the metal with spot prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate increasing more than 47 percent from the start of the year. Battery-grade lithium carbonate in China costs around 400,000-430,000 yuan ($62,865-$67,580) per ton based on data from…
Production Capacity Needs to Double to Meet Demand for Electric F-150, Says Ford CEO
December 9, 2021
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The Ford Motor Co. is dealing with a massive production backlog for an all-electric version of its iconic F-150 pickup, says the company’s CEO. The 2022 F-150 Lightning has a backlog of almost three years with nearly 200,000 reservations, reported CNBC. Ford CEO, Jim Farley, told the news channel that the automaker is doing whatever it…
China’s 300 Million E-Bikes Cause Alarming Number of Fires
China has the largest number of electric bicycles (e-bikes) in the world. However, the number of fire incidents caused by the e-bike batteries is alarming. In recent years, e-bikes have become an important means of transportation in China due to their affordability and convenience. China’s CCTV, a Chinese state-owned media, reported that the annual sales…
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