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Singapore introduces two power bank limit for travellersNew rules for air travel from Singapore begin April 15. Passengers can carry only two power banks. This aims to prevent fire risks from lit...- Nearly 20,000 LOGiiX power banks recalled across Canada over fire hazard, Health Canada reports four incidentsThousands of portable power banks are being recalled across Canada. Federal safety officials have identified a fire risk with LOGiiX Piston...
- Flight rule change: Use of power banks for in-flight charging barred by DGCA amid lithium battery fire fearsIndia has now barred use of power banks to charge portable electronic devices inflight amid instances of lithium batteries catching fire mi...
- India’s EV era gets greener with game-changing battery recycling innovationIndia's EV transition faces a growing threat from used battery waste, which can contaminate soil and water with hazardous materials. The na...
- Flying Emirates with a power bank? New rules could leave you stranded at the gate - what passengers need to know nowEmirates has banned the use of “any” power banks on board its flights beginning from October 1, 2025, after safety issues following a power...
- For all US flights, America's security agency bans 7 items from checked luggageThe TSA, following FAA guidance, has banned seven lithium battery-powered items from checked luggage on all U.S. flights due to fire risks....
- Burning Teslas in LA add to toxic mix hindering wildfire cleanupEfforts to clean up Los Angeles after the recent wildfires are complicated by the need to properly dispose of toxic materials from electric...
- Extending battery life with cutting-edge rejuvenation technologyGlobal warming is escalating due to rising greenhouse gases from fossil fuel use. Scientists are advocating for recycling and reuse, especi...
- Metal-Air Batteries: A potential game-changer for India's electric vehicle revolution?The shortage of lithium-ion batteries in India has raised concerns among electric vehicle (EV) buyers. The country heavily relies on import...
- Beware: These 5 household items could land you in legal trouble when thrown in the garbageDisposing of household items may appear innocuous, yet there are at least five items with notable environmental risks. Incorrectly disposin...
- Tesla considering lithium refinery in Texas, seeks tax reliefThe potential battery-grade lithium hydroxide refining facility, which Tesla touted as the first of its kind in North America, will process...
- Attero to invest Rs 300 cr to ramp up lithium-ion battery recycling capacity to 11,000 tonsIn addition to lithium-ion recycling capacity, the company has earlier announced to ramp up its entire electronic waste recycling capacity ...
- Lithium-Ion battery recycling presents a $1,000 million opportunity in IndiaAs per JMK Research estimates, the lithium-ion battery market in India is expected to increase from 2.9 GWh in 2018 to about 132 GWh by 203...
- New battery design may lead to faster charging, long- lasting smartphonesThe battery, described in the journal ACS Nano Materials, uses the semi-metal antimony, and has an increased capacity to store lithium ions.
- Tiny diamonds can prevent fires in mobile phone batteriesNew York, Aug 26 (IANS) Researchers have found that nanodiamonds -- tiny diamond particles 10,000 times smaller than the diameter of a hair...
- New eco-friendly battery made of seeds and pine resinLithium batteries also contain other, even rarer materials that are hard to replace and require large energy inputs and toxic chemicals for...
- Old car tyres may allow for improved batteriesIndian-origin scientists have found that carbon black, a substance recovered from discarded tires, can be used to make anodes for better-pe...
- New battery for safer gadgets developedScientists have designed a new lithium battery component that is far less likely to catch fire and promises effective performance, paving t...
- Apple offers to replace faulty iPod batteriesApple is offering to replace faulty batteries in iPod nanos in Japan following a government warning that the popular music players may pose...
- Japan PC makers say no Sony battery recallFujitsu Ltd. and other Japanese computer makers have said that no recall of batteries made by Sony Corp. was necessary as their computers w...
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