Sweden's Northvolt wants to rival China's battery dominance to power electric cars
Northvolt's CEO says the key driver behind the startup is to make Europe self-efficient and less reliant on China for supplies.
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In Chile's desert lie vast reserves of lithium — key for electric car batteries
Chile is part of a South American region known as the "lithium triangle," where miners are trying to meet skyrocketing demand for the material.
Safety Board Blames California Diving Boat's Owner For Fire That Killed 34
The fire started in the boat's salon, where divers had plugged in phones and other devices. Investigators pointed to the lack of a night watchman as a reason for high casualty numbers.
Carolina Curious: What Happens To Spent Electric Vehicle Batteries?
Our Carolina Curious series continues with a look at what may be the future of roadway travel: vehicles that run on electricity.
WFDD listener David Kaplan says, "I'm concerned about batteries that are used in hybrid and all-electric cars. Since they can't be recycled, where do they end up? Are they in landfills?"
Apple Apologizes For Slowdowns, Lops $50 Off Battery Replacement Cost
"We know that some of you feel Apple has let you down. We apologize," the company said in announcing a plan to help customers speed up their older iPhones.
Airlines Restrict 'Smart Luggage' Over Fire Hazards Posed By Batteries
Today's suitcases can charge your phone, track their location and even propel themselves behind you. But concerns about their batteries igniting in cargo holds have led airlines to issue new policies.