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Why don't lithium-ion batteries work well in the cold? A battery researcher explains.
Cold isn't kind to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries: They can be harder to charge and at greater risk of catching fire.
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Cold isn't kind to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries: They can be harder to charge and at greater risk of catching fire.
In Southern California's Imperial Valley, unemployment is high, wages are low and agriculture is the dominant industry. But the move to electric vehicles may turn the region into "Lithium Valley." John Blackstone explains.
One person was killed, 17 were injured and dozens of people were displaced.
Lithium-ion batteries were responsible for at least 220 fires in New York City last year.
As demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, one startup company in Chile is looking to recycle old tires to help make them more sustainable.
Commissioner Laura Kavanagh issued strong words for retailers who continue to sell uncertified batteries, and food delivery companies whose workers use scooters and e-bikes.
Without the replenishment of Colorado River water, the Salton Sea is rapidly receding, exposing a dry and toxic lakebed to the wind.
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
GM's safety engineer Joe McLaine speaks with CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi about training and the automaker's recommendations for electric and hybrid vehicle fire safety.
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, the head of the U.S. Fire Administration, discusses lithium-ion battery safety training and research.
Some firefighters use a third-party app to reference vehicles' Emergency Response Guides, or ERGs. Developed by a New York firefighter and an auto industry veteran, the EV Rescue app aggregates hundreds of guides, making it easy for firefighters to access them.
Lithium-Ion battery fires pose unique challenges to firefighters. CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi reports few firefighters know how to effectively extinguish these fires.
The hottest metal on the market right now is not gold or iron -- it's lithium. The metal is a necessary ingredient for producing electric vehicle batteries, making it more valuable than ever. Ivan Penn, energy reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the importance of lithium and its environmental impact.
As demand for electric vehicles grows, companies are racing to develop what's being called Lithium Valley in California, with plans to extract the metal to power batteries.
As the U.S. auto industry goes green, companies are developing lithium extraction for batteries in California's Imperial Valley. Bill Whitaker reports.
The defense wrapped their cases on Monday after deciding not to call Hunter Biden to testify in his own defense.
More than 20 million people were under weather advisories for extreme heat as forecasts predicted another week of soaring temperatures.
Former President Donald Trump's pre-sentencing interview with the New York probation office will take place virtually on Monday.
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet.
A diet healthy for humans and the planet? A new study explores the potential benefits of the Planetary Health Diet. Here's what to know.
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector.
Voters in 27 countries across Europe have pulled the bloc's 720-seat European Parliament farther to the right than it has ever been.
"One of his dogs traveled the nearly four miles to their camp, which alerted the rest of the party that something was wrong," police said.
Jose Uribe, a star witness in the prosecution's case against Sen. Bob Menendez, will continue testifying about buying Nadine Menendez a luxury car.
More than 20 million people were under weather advisories for extreme heat as forecasts predicted another week of soaring temperatures.
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to announce plans to embed AI in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector.
Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to announce plans to embed AI in the company's iPhones and other tech devices.
Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
Total student loan debt in the U.S. is now nearly $1.8 trillion, and experts say young people are delaying buying homes and starting families because of it. So, what could the lives of students look like when they graduate debt-free?
As home prices nationwide continue to climb, the federal government is looking into a recent spike in upfront costs associated with buying a house.
While the Russian exercises aren't considered a threat to the U.S., American ships have been deployed to shadow the Russians, U.S. officials said.
The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector.
Voters in 27 countries across Europe have pulled the bloc's 720-seat European Parliament farther to the right than it has ever been.
The Supreme Court asked the solicitor general to submit a brief in two cases involving the city of Honolulu's efforts to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for the effects of climate change.
Former President Donald Trump's pre-sentencing interview with the New York probation office will take place virtually on Monday.
A diet healthy for humans and the planet? A new study explores the potential benefits of the Planetary Health Diet. Here's what to know.
Olympic gymnastics all-around champion Suni Lee shares her longtime journey with eczema, an inflammatory skin condition also known as atopic dermatitis.
Derek Stefureac has reversed the progression of his multiple sclerosis by embracing exercise, doctors said.
The RSV vaccine by GSK was previously approved only for adults 60 and older.
The strain is "very, very similar" to the JN.1 variant from earlier this year.
While the Russian exercises aren't considered a threat to the U.S., American ships have been deployed to shadow the Russians, U.S. officials said.
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
At the French Open final this past weekend, John McEnroe confused – and angered – some fans after making remarks that some deemed sexist.
Legendary actor Dick Van Dyke is 98 and still works out three days a week. He says that's his "secret weapon."
Jonathan Groff discusses on "CBS Mornings" how "Merrily We Roll Along," which is nominated for seven Tony Awards, connects to people's daily lives after it initially was only on Broadway for 16 performances in 1981.
Grammy-winning artist Questlove has been making music professionally for more than 30 years. His new book "Hip-Hop Is History" traces the creative and cultural forces that helped turn hip-hop into what it is today.
Jonathan Groff talks about his role in the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's "Merrily We Roll Along." Groff, who plays composer Frank Shepard alongside co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez, is celebrating his third Tony nomination.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's new sequel, "Bad Boys: Ride or Die," raked in $56 million at the North American box office. It's the first summer movie to blow past expectations. It's also a comeback for Smith after his infamous slap at the Academy Awards.
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference is kicking off Monday. The company is expected to announce new software updates with a major focus on artificial intelligence. Bridget Carey, consumer tech reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Chipmaker's revenue more than tripled in latest quarter as demand for its semiconductors — used to power AI applications — has soared over the past year.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
YouTube announced this week it is updating its policy on firearm videos to keep potentially dangerous content from reaching underage users.
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
Joro spiders can lay up to 500 eggs in a single sac and can parachute themselves "tens to hundreds of miles" away through the sky. These photos show where they've landed so far.
They're big, they're scary-looking and they float through the air — but Joro spiders are also among the "shyest" spiders researchers have ever found.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
The coroner confirmed that human remains were found in the basement, calling the death "highly suspicious."
Esmeralda Garzon is the second female politician to be killed in Mexico since Claudia Sheinbaum was elected president.
At least 10 people, ranging in age from 14-23, were hurt during a Madison, Wisconsin shooting, police said.
Nicki Lenway was no stranger to violence -- the 33-year old worked crime scenes for the Minneapolis Police Department. But she never imagined she'd find herself fighting for her life after being gunned down in a parking lot.
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
The Starliner crew had to work around thruster problems and more helium leaks, but pulled off a successful space station docking.
Boeing's Starliner capsule, with a crew of two, docked at the International Space Station Thursday after troubleshooting some technical malfunctions. CBS News space analyst Bill Harwood breaks down how NASA maneuvered through the challenges to achieve the Starliner's next step in space.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from Facebook's parent company Meta related to a lawsuit over how the company relayed a data breach to investors. A lower court previously ruled the investors' suit could move forward. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford has more on that and other major cases the court has on its docket.
Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference is kicking off Monday. The company is expected to announce new software updates with a major focus on artificial intelligence. Bridget Carey, consumer tech reporter for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the conference.
Former President Donald Trump told supporters at a Las Vegas campaign rally this weekend that he would eliminate taxes on tips if he's elected again in November. CBS News campaign reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more on if Trump would even be able to do that.
Voters across 27 European countries have elected more far-right members to the European Parliament. That body has limited power, but the election wins have moved French President Emmanuel Macron to call for a snap parliamentary election in his country after suffering a major defeat to Marine Le Pen's right-wing party. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio explains.
Closing arguments will be presented Monday in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial after the prosecution and defense rested their cases. The jury could have the case by the Monday afternoon. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.