Portuguese PM quits over lithium, hydrogen corruption probe
Antonio Costa resigned hours after prosecutors detained his chief of staff in an investigation into alleged corruption.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Carrier ablaze off Dutch coast carrying almost 500 electric cars
EV lithium-ion batteries burn twice the energy of normal fire, maritime officials and insurers say the industry has not kept up with risks.
Fri Jul 28 2023
This sustainable battery is made from crab shells
Scientists in the US have succeeded in developing a battery prototype using a product sourced from crab shells to replace lithium.
Sun Sep 18 2022
Factory illegally recycling cadmium, lithium batteries raided by DOE
The Penang DOE has ordered a factory found illegally recycling cadmium and lithium batteries in Ara Kuda, Bukit Mertajam to stop operations.
Fri Aug 19 2022
Four tips for optimal smartphone charging
Current Lithium-ion batteries theoretically support an average 500 to 1,000 charge cycles before giving up the ghost for good.
Fri Feb 12 2021
Electric car batteries: The facts
Electric car batteries have the world's superpowers vying for a share of what promises to be a lucrative market.
Tue Nov 17 2020
UTHM researchers create battery-powered vehicle
The vehicle is powered by a Lithium-Ion battery with a lifespan of up to 10 years and it can be charged like any other battery.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Is the humble brick the key to the battery of the future?
A prototype of a brick capable of storing electricity, allowing basic bricks to function like batteries has been developed.
Sat Aug 15 2020
A smoking laptop battery forced JetBlue to make an emergency landing
A smoking laptop battery forced an unexpected landing for a transatlantic JetBlue flight Tuesday, renewing questions about the safety of flying with lithium-ion batteries.
Thu Jun 01 2017
Headphone batteries explode on flight to Australia
A woman suffered burns to her face and hands after her headphones caught fire during a flight to Australia, officials said Wednesday.
Wed Mar 15 2017
Lithium battery-powered transportation devices banned on AirAsia, AirAsia X flights
All lithium battery-powered personal transportation devices are prohibited as check-in and hand baggage on all AirAsia and AirAsia X flights effective today.
Wed Dec 30 2015
Malaysia Airlines bans small lithium battery-powered vehicles on board
Malaysia Airlines prohibits small lithium battery-powered vehicles in passenger checked and/or carry-on baggage from tomorrow.
Fri Dec 18 2015
MH370: Rules were followed with Lithium ion batteries - MAS
The lithium ion batteries carried onboard the missing Malaysian Airlines (MAS) MH370 on March 8 were in compliance with aviation regulation, MAS said in a statement
Sat Mar 22 2014
Boeing's first 787 arrives in China
The high-tech Dreamliners were cleared to return to service fly following alterations to the plane's lithium-ion batteries.
Sun Jun 02 2013
Large Gaza food convoy violently looted, UNRWA says
The looting resulted in the loss of 98 trucks.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Masked men break into UK's Windsor Castle estate, The Sun reports
The men use a stolen truck to break through a security gate at night and then scale a six-foot fence, the paper says.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Canada to invest RM12.3 mil in Malaysia's CCOE to strengthen cybersecurity partnerships in region
The investment includes training 3,500 cyber defenders from Malaysia and other ASEAN member countries, BlackBerry says.
Mon Nov 18 2024
QR code system procurement for Johor Causeway to be finalised this year - Saifuddin Nasution
It is estimated that over two million users per year will benefit during its implementation period, significantly reducing waiting times.
Mon Nov 18 2024
COP29: Women leading the charge - climate champions for a sustainable future
Participants of COP29 highlights the importance of amplifying womens voices and initiatives for more effective global climate action.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Selangor develops special rehabilitation modules for GISB victims
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council, in collaboration with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia and the Selangor Islamic Religious Department, is working to rehabilitate members of GISB.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Cabinet to consider Online Safety Bill soon
M. Kulasegaran says the Bill intends to ensure a safe online environment for Malaysians, particularly children.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Chronology of RM2.8 mil corruption case against Bung Moktar, Zizie Izette
The Court of Appeal sends Bung Moktar and wife Zizie's RM2.8 mln corruption case back to KL Sessions Court for defence proceedings.
Mon Nov 18 2024
COP29: Empowering youth for a digital climate revolution
COP29 highlights digital climate solutions and the vital role of youth as innovators and agents of change.
Mon Nov 18 2024
MRT3 projects construction may only commence in 2027 - MRT
The on-site construction of the Mass Rapid Transit 3 project may only commence in 2027 after Mass Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (completes the land acquisition process, MRT Corp chief CEO said.
Mon Nov 18 2024