Fire and Rescue NSW has revealed an updated count of lithium-ion battery fires across the state so far this year. Here's ...

A fire in southern Sydney linked to a “makeshift power supply” for an e-bike has become the 14th fire relating to lithium-ion ...

But my battery’s maximum ... The benefits and drawbacks of lithium-ion batteries were clear from the start. They could pack a large amount of energy into a small, lightweight package, making ...

Charging your phone is a mundane part of life that people don’t usually think twice about — but some charging habits might be ...

There has been an increase in lithium-ion ... batteries and chargers who don't meet the new standards can face fines of up to $825,000. Photo shows A thumbnail showing different fires caused by ...

From smartphones, tablets, scooters and electric cars to children’s toys, portable chargers ... nasty when the battery explodes indoors. So, why do some lithium-ion batteries blow up, and ...

We all know that after a couple of years phones mysteriously seem to last for shorter and shorter periods between charging.

Later, the agency said the fire involved lithium-ion batteries and said crews ... citizens use only manufacturer-supplied chargers and approved batteries to avoid any potential risk of fire.

He added the man declined transportation to hospital and the fire is believed to have been caused by using the wrong charger for the battery ... fires caused by Lithium Ion Batteries.

So although only a small amount of current ... and while many battery chargers on the market today are compatible with lead acid, gel, and lithium-ion batteries (including all the ones featured ...