Officials say the batteries in an electric vehicle during a fiery Twin Cities crash late last year that killed a teenager "had ruptured." According to the Minnesota State Patrol, 17-year-old Lucas ...

Physical damage, such as dropping the battery or subjecting it to severe impacts, can compromise its protective layers. Excessive pressure may rupture the casing, exposing the battery to air or ...

they can overheat and rupture, leading to explosive fires that are difficult to control. “We’re starting to see a lot more of these lithium-ion battery devices coming into people’s possessions.