Driven by integrated functionality and shrinking form-factors, the demand for portable devices such as cellular phones, PDAs and portable DVD players has grown significantly during the last few years.

The battery pack is among the most expensive components found in battery-operated products, such as power tools, scooters, and electric vehicles (EVs). Battery pack performance greatly influences ...

In the final stages of manufacturing of Li-ion batteries, formation equipment is the main focus, but pre-charging equipment has its own special challenges. This article presents the key underlying ...

Explore the challenges and solutions for EV battery performance in cold weather, including state-of-charge monitoring and advanced temperature-management techniques. The problems cold weather presents ...

According to a five-year study by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC, more than 25,000 fires were caused by ...

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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for more than 100 years – has announced “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home” as ...