Lithium-ion batteries power our favorite gadgets—but they can be dangerous if misused. Learn how to spot risks, charge safely ...

Putting your old power tool batteries in the trash is a big no-no, both for your safety and the environment. Lowe's makes it easy to recycle instead.

Things such as toys, power tools, vapes, small gadgets and some Christmas cards can contain hidden batteries which are not ...

Batteries are essential, but disposing of them correctly can be confusing. Here's how and where to dispose of dead batteries ...

Your engine turns over slower and slower every time you twist the key, until one day you hear “click, click, click.” Your battery is dust. Since you’re a reader of The Drive, we know you have the ...

Lithium-ion batteries offer high energy density in a small, lightweight package. They are widely used in many items, from small consumer electronics such as smartphones and laptops to electric ...

DAVENPORT, Iowa — National Battery Day is here, reminding us all how many batteries we use on a daily basis. From the phone we all constantly have in our hand, to the clock that wakes us up in the ...

An East Earl Township fire last month involved 13 or 14 fire companies, the state Department of Environmental Protection and a Lancaster County hazmat team, several small explosions, smoke from all ...

What are the rules for discarding dead batteries in Iowa? According to Metro Waste Authority, it varies based on type. There is one universal rule, however, for residents and businesses: Don't place ...

Cyclists who ride certain models from a Seattle-based electric bike company should immediately dispose of their bike’s batteries, according to a federal warning.