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
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
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
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
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024