Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have long served as the underlying power source for electric automobiles. Their success in passenger vehicles has paved the way for broader applications, ...

CATL says its new EV battery can withstand years of fast charging, even in extreme heat, without suffering major degradation ...

Geely Automobile Holdings (OTC:GELYF) announced that the company will share its battery safety patents at the Shanghai Auto Show. What Happened: The Chinese automaker revealed on Wednesday the “Geely ...

Stellantis may have backed away from planned EVs like the all-electric Ram REV and range-topping Dodge Charger Daytona R/T EV, but the company isn’t standing still. A newly awarded patent outlines an ...

BMW airbag ruptures, EV battery fire warnings, and camera failures dominate another busy recall week. Each week, NHTSA recall notices pile up. Here’s the full breakdown of the latest safety defects ...

Lithium-ion batteries power phones, scooters and electric cars — but the increasingly common energy source can spark fires so intense that they challenge veteran firefighters. The fires burn hotter, ...

️ Editor's note: This article was updated with new information in December 2025. Dead batteries are a predictable reality for any car that spends more time parked than driven. Battery discharge does ...

The latest fire at Moss Landing Power plant is raising concerns about battery safety. This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in your inbox ...

Kia is recalling more than 2,200 examples of its Niro EV compact hatchback for a defective battery safety plug. Related: More Kia News Affected vehicles include model-year 2022 Kia Niro EVs. The ...