California, heavy metals and lithium-ion battery

Scientists link surge in heavy metals in soil to California lithium battery plant fire
Scientists have linked a lithium battery plant fire in California earlier this month to a surge in heavy metals found in nearby soil.
‘Horrifying’ fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for new clean energy rules
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California's clean energy industry.
Elevated levels of heavy metals found in Elkhorn Slough following Northern California lithium battery facility fire
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists following a recent fire at Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility.
Heavy metals found in California slough after battery storage plant fire
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists from San Jose State University.
Elevated levels of heavy metals found in Elkhorn Slough following battery storage fire
Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists from San Jose State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories following a recent fire at Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility,
What is a realistic life expectancy for a car battery?
John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader with an 11-year-old battery that’s still working. The ...
New safety standards, oversight proposed for lithium battery facilities after Moss Landing fire
In the wake of the recent fire at Vistra Corporation's Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility, the California ...
New ‘single-crystal’ electrode battery tech could power EVs for millions of miles
A longer-lasting EV battery could be just around the corner thanks to new research into single-crystal electrode batteries.
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Moss Landing battery fire: Unusually high concentrations of toxic metals found in wetlands near plant
Nickel, cobalt and manganese, found in lithium-ion batteries, increased dramatically at Elkhorn Slough after the fire.
Windows 11 is getting colorful new battery icons that are easier to understand at a glance
Microsoft is releasing a new Windows 11 Insider Preview Build today with some welcome improvements to the operating system’s ...
Daycare worker charged with aggravated battery of a child
An employee of a Moline daycare was arrested and charged with aggravated battery of a child after the parents of a 4-year-old ...
Jeep’s first battery EV is not what we expected: The 2024 Wagoneer S
Jeep provided a night in a hotel so Ars could attend the Wagoneer S first drive. Ars does not accept paid editorial content.
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German DIN working with Nio on German battery swaping standards
Nio has announced that it has been working with other industry players on a draft standard for electric car battery swapping ...
I'm not giving Samsung a pass for the Galaxy S25 Ultra's battery
The Galaxy Note 7 was over 8 years ago; it’s time for Samsung to get over it and start innovating with batteries ...
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Santa Cruz County supervisors join call for independent investigation into Moss Landing battery fire
Fortunately no one was hurt,” said Board Chair Felipe Hernandez. “But this event has left a lot of questions in the minds of ...