American Airlines tightens rules for portable chargers amid fire concerns

American Airlines is imposing new rules on portable chargers that passengers can bring on flights. Here's what to know.

• Apr 28

Video shows electric wheelchair go up in flames after battery explodes

Officials said the woman had been charging the chair with a non-manufacturer charger, which can overload or overheat a battery.

• Apr 20

How used EV batteries could help fuel the AI boom

As the use of AI grows, a 2024 Department of Energy study found that U.S. data centers could swallow up to 12% of all U.S. electricity use by 2028, approximately triple today's share.

• Jul 16, 2025

Battery fire forces Delta flight to make emergency landing in Fort Myers

A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday after a portable battery belonging to a passenger caught fire.

• Jul 7, 2025

FAA: Lithium battery fires on flights now occur nearly twice a week

FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.

• Dec 18, 2024

Florida Fire Marshal warns of Chinese made hoverboards with lithium batteries

Jimmy Patronis said the fire dangers​ related to defective lithium battery-powered products are real

• Mar 11, 2024

Used tires could help expand market for electric vehicle batteries

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.

• Nov 28, 2023

Lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise. Are firefighters ready?

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.

• Aug 15, 2023

Lithium-ion batteries spark new scrutiny after fatal fire in New York

Days after a blaze tore through a building in New York, CBS News Miami wanted to know more about the batteries suspected to be the cause of the deadly fire.

• Jun 23, 2023