Why phone and laptop batteries explode – and 6 ways to protect yourself

Kyle Kucharski/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways It’s rare for a rechargeable battery to cause problems for the user. Some 1,500 fires and 5,000 overheating incidents are attributed to rechargeable batteries yearly. Don’t use any gadget that’s damaged or showing signs of overheating. Rechargeable batteries are everywhere. Stop what… Continue reading Why phone and laptop batteries explode – and 6 ways to protect yourself

CATL and the Ellen Macarthur Foundation Set Direction for Circular EV Batteries with Landmark Whitepaper

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Leading The Charge – Turning risk into reward with a circular economy for EV batteries and critical minerals, a whitepaper released by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation during the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, marks the first integrated, actionable circular value-chain roadmap for EV batteries grounded in real-world industrial practice.… Continue reading CATL and the Ellen Macarthur Foundation Set Direction for Circular EV Batteries with Landmark Whitepaper

Video: VinFast Seeks EV Incentives, Scouts Battery Partners; 2-Wheelers, Buses Slated for 2026

VinFast’s CEO details plans to replicate Vietnam’s integrated ecosystem model in India, emphasizing local manufacturing, extensive charging networks, and diverse mobility solutions to establish the EV brand in one of Asia’s fastest-growing automotive markets. In this conversation with Prerna Lidhoo, Pham Sanh Chau, CEO of VinFast Asia, outlines the Vietnamese EV maker’s ambitious plans for… Continue reading Video: VinFast Seeks EV Incentives, Scouts Battery Partners; 2-Wheelers, Buses Slated for 2026

Clean Technica: Time to Trade Your Old EV for a New One?004334

Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe.Or support our Kickstarter campaign! New front and rear styling on Premium 2026 Tesla Model Y. Tesla Service and Sales Center Pleasant Grove, Utah. January 12, 2025. Fritz Hasler photo. I have a Tesla Model 3 that is more than 6 years old, so I will… Continue reading Clean Technica: Time to Trade Your Old EV for a New One?004334

Elon Musk Is So Unlikable That His Feud With Random Airline Is Doing Wonders for Sales, Says CEO

Brian Lawless / PA Images via Getty Images Elon Musk tried to pick a fight with a major airline CEO — who says thanks for all the additional business you’re bringing in with your public tantrum, sucker. “We love these PR spats that drive bookings on Ryanair,” the budget airline’s chief Michael O’Leary said at… Continue reading Elon Musk Is So Unlikable That His Feud With Random Airline Is Doing Wonders for Sales, Says CEO

AION V Earns Global Accolades, Showcasing Strength of Chinese Intelligent EV

GUANGZHOU, China, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In 2025, GAC AION V is garnering remarkable international acclaim across global markets, securing a series of prestigious awards and top safety ratings that underscore its competitive prowess as a premium electric SUV. Continue Reading Its excellence is crowned by top-tier safety, having secured the highest double five-star safety… Continue reading AION V Earns Global Accolades, Showcasing Strength of Chinese Intelligent EV