Link to LAist (Feb. 7, 2025) | Lithium–ion batteries have been making headlines since the devastating Eaton and Palisades fires broke out a month ago.
From concerns about evacuating in an electric vehicle, to the challenges of cleaning up these batteries, we spoke with experts about how society grapples with worsening disasters largely fueled by the use of fossil fuels, while investing in new technologies that also bring new challenges.
…Wayne Alldredge, an engineer with Servi-Tek Facility Solutions and technical advisor for the non-profit US Green Building Council California, said battery technology for cars and home energy storage is constantly improving and getting safer… (Read full article)
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