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4 Dead After Fire at New York City E-Bike Shop Spreads to Apartments
A fire at a New York City e-bike shop quickly spread to upper-floor apartments and killed four people early Tuesday in the latest deadly blaze linked to exploding lithium ion batteries.
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How SPAN Looks to Electrify Millions of American Homes
How SPAN Looks to Electrify Millions of American Homes
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Federal government pledges $13B in subsidies for new Volkswagen battery plant
The federal government has pledged to give Volkswagen $13-billion in subsidies over the next decade to secure Canada’s continuing role as a car-producing country. Industry experts say the new battery plant will bring good paying jobs,...
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Lithium Prices Continue Slide Amid Declining EV Demand
The price of lithium batteries is dropping as demand for electric vehicles continues to fall.
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Turning old electric vehicle batteries from trash to treasure
In Canada, EVs have now been around long enough that some will need to be replaced in the next few years, prompting some businesses to find ways to recycle all the batteries that power them and turn them into valuable materials.
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COP27: It's important to discuss climate reparations, Ursula von der Leyen tells Euronews
Ursula von der Leyen said world leaders should examine the available funds that can be used as compensation for the damage caused by climate change.
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E-scooters may be all the rage, but are they good for the planet?
In just a few years, rented e-scooters have conquered Paris, like many cities across Europe. According to users, they're cheap, fast, pleasant, practical and of course, electric. But are they really good for the environment?
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E-scooters may be all the rage but are they good for the planet?
They're cheap, fast, pleasant, practical and of course, electric. But are e-scooters really good for the environment?
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Plug It In: Electric mobility in the air session with Kai-Tse
Plug It In: Electric mobility in the air session with Kai-Tse
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Plug It In: Ev battery technology breakthroughs
Plug It In: Ev battery technology breakthroughs
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Do EVs lose more range in the winter than gas vehicles?
David Giles, EV Technical Specialist and founder of All EV Canada talks about the range of EVs in winters in comparison to gas powered vehicles.
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Drivers hit hard by record gas prices
Canadian drivers are seeing record gas prices across the country, with some areas hitting above $2 per litre. Those who drive for a living are feeling the pinch.
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Why do some batteries leak?
Many Canadians told CBC Marketplace they've seen leaky batteries, sometimes in their devices and occasionally fresh out of the pack. We investigated to find out why this happened and what companies had to say about it. Watch the video to...
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B.C. pilots organizing supply drops for hard-hit communities
Shaun Heaps of the West Coast Pilot Club in Langley, B.C., is among the pilots preparing more than 40 aircraft to drop off essential goods to towns and Indigenous communities cut off by flooding.
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Logitech CEO Says Hitting Carbon Neutrality Goals Is Challenging, but 'It Can Be Done'
Logitech has unveiled revamped plans to accelerate its carbon neutrality goals by 2030. CEO Bracken Darrell joined Cheddar to discuss steps that are being taken to ensure the company meets this ambitious timeline. He noted that one of...
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Recycling batteries key to EU's electric car drive, says minister
Brussels wants the EU to become one of the world's top lithium battery producers as part of its push to get more electric cars on Europe's roads.
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Europe seeks to compete with Asia in electric vehicles
Governments in Europe are making plans to phase out fuel-burning cars, but there are warnings the continent's economy risks falling behind if it allows Asia to dominate the development and sale of batteries.
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Thailand air pollution: Bangkok pilots scheme for green transport
Faced with chronic air pollution, Bangkok switches to electric boats for a cleaner, quieter ride.
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Ontario mining town hopes for boost from surging cobalt use
The small Ontario mining town of Cobalt hopes it will get a boost for providing the newly precious metal for automakers that are ramping up the production of electric vehicles
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Nissan Leaf owner struggling to get new battery
Clayton Brander of Powell River, B.C., says Nissan has not been helpful in his quest to replace the battery in his all-electric 2013 Leaf.
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EV Battery Recycler Li-Cycle Goes Public as Automakers Ramp Up Clean Energy Rides
Ajay Kochhar, Co-founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Li-Cycle, joined Cheddar to discuss the positive trends that can help Li-Cycle succeed as a public company.
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What to know about risks around lithium-ion batteries as reports rise in battery-related fires
Batteries that are commonly found in e-bikes, smartphones, laptops and many other electronic devices are being blamed for a 162 per cent spike in Toronto fires. CBC's Dale Manucdoc has what you need to know.
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Jersey Proud: Red Cross volunteers install smoke alarms in Bayonne homes
The Red Cross installed 78 smoke alarms and 25 carbon monoxide detectors this week.
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Two businesses destroyed in Surrey fire
At least two businesses in Surrey were destroyed after a fire broke out in a commercial complex last night. Firefighters spent several hours battling a blaze at one store selling e-bikes, where crews say batteries made the call more...