Full Circle Lithium showcases effectiveness of fire suppression agent in Georgia EV burn demonstrations

Lithium-ion battery fire suppression agent shows promise in Georgia demonstrations Full Circle Lithium Corp.(FCL), a U.S.-based developer of lithium-ion battery firefighting agents, announced the successful testing of its proprietary FCL-X™ fire suppression agent. As reported by Full Circle Lithium, the demonstration, organized by distributor AEST Fire & Safety, involved extinguishing controlled lithium-ion battery fires on […]
Big rig overturns in San Pedro causing lithium-ion battery fire near the Port of Los Angeles

Lithium-ion battery fire breaks out after big rig overturns near the Port of Los Angeles On Thursday, September 26, 2024, a semi-truck carrying lithium-ion batteries overturned near the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro, California. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the incident occurred at the intersection of North Seaside Avenue and […]
New York City launches safe charging accelerator for e-bikes to prevent lithium-ion battery fires

Mayor Adams introduces safe charging initiative New York City Mayor Eric Adams has launched the New York City Safe Charging Accelerator to ensure safe e-bike usage and prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires. The initiative includes the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) proposing a rule to expedite approvals for property owners to install e-bike […]
IAFC welcomes U.S. House passage of fire safety legislation

IAFC supports new lithium-ion battery standards The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) has welcomed the passage of the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 1797) by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 15, 2024, as reported by the IAFC. This legislation mandates the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to develop standards […]
Silicon Valley startup announces breakthrough in lithium-ion battery safety

San Jose startup raises $20m for safer lithium-ion batteries A technological advancement A California startup has announced a significant development in the production of safer lithium-ion batteries. Anthro Energy, based in San Jose, recently completed its first funding round, raising $20 million. This achievement, as the company claims, could be a turning point in addressing […]
FDNY shuts down illegal lithium-ion battery operation in Queens

FDNY discovers illegal battery manufacturing in Queens The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) has announced the recent shutdown of an unauthorized lithium-ion battery manufacturing operation in Rego Park, Queens. The operation was discovered at Wilson’s Electric Scooters and Sales located along Queens Boulevard. The owner, Wilson Chen, expressed his intentions behind the operation, stating: […]
Lithium-ion battery fire on cargo ship extinguished by US Coast Guard

Fire on cargo ship off Dutch Harbor The U.S. Coast Guard successfully extinguished a fire on the cargo ship Genius Star XI, which had been burning for several days off Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The fire, involving lithium-ion batteries, presented unique challenges due to the nature of the cargo and the ship’s location. The crew, unharmed […]