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Fire breaks out at California Power Plant, world’s largest lithium battery facility; residents urged to stay indoors

Breaking Local News ReportJanuary 17, 20250

MOSS LANDING, Calif. — A fire erupted Thursday afternoon at the Moss Landing Power Plant’s 300-megawatt Phase I energy storage facility, prompting evacuations and air quality warnings for nearby communities, officials said. Vistra Corp., the plant’s operator, confirmed that all personnel were safely evacuated and that the cause of the fire remains under investigation. “Our top priority is the safety of the community and our personnel, and Vistra deeply appreciates the continued assistance of our local emergency responders,” the company said in a statement. Emergency crews from the North Monterey County Fire District responded to the incident, and Monterey County

General Motors Strikes Deal To Offload Battery Plant Stake To LG

The Daily CallerDecember 21, 20240

General Motors Strikes Deal To Offload Battery Plant Stake To LG General Motors (GM) announced Monday a shift in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy by agreeing to sell its share of a nearly completed battery plant in Lansing, Mich. to its joint venture partner, LG Energy Solution of South Korea. GM confirmed that the arrangement with LG is a nonbinding agreement, with expectations to finalize the transaction by the end of first quarter of 2025. The financial specifics remain undisclosed. GM revealed its anticipation to recover $1 billion of investment it has made in the Lansing factory, The Associated Press

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Fugitive Wanted for Sexual Battery

Breaking Local News ReportNovember 6, 20240

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for Sammie Oates IV, who is wanted on two counts of sexual battery involving a victim under the age of 12. Authorities are urging the public to provide any information that could lead to his arrest, emphasizing that tips can be submitted anonymously. The Sheriff’s Office posted a public alert on social media, requesting assistance from anyone who may know Oates’s whereabouts. “We are hard at work looking for him,” the statement reads, underscoring the seriousness of the charges. Law enforcement officials have also indicated that a reward may

Virginia police veteran arrested on abduction and sexual battery charges

Breaking Local News ReportSeptember 26, 20240

WOODBRIDGE, Va. — A Prince William County police officer was arrested on Thursday following an investigation into allegations of abduction and sexual battery involving an adult woman, authorities said. James Thomas Clinton, 28, a six-year veteran of the Prince William County Police Department, was taken into custody after being accused of two incidents of inappropriate conduct while on duty, according to a statement from the department. The investigation began on September 23 after the victim came forward. The first incident allegedly occurred on June 4 at Potomac Mills, where the victim was employed. Investigators say Clinton forcibly handcuffed the woman

Fire Damages Centreville Home; Cause Linked to Electric Bike Battery

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 20, 20240

CENTREVILLE, Md. — A house fire at 113 Frederick Drive in Centreville resulted in an estimated $13,000 in damages late Monday night. The fire, which occurred in a two-story, single-family residence owned by Bridget McCoy, was reported at 11:17 p.m. and was brought under control within 10 minutes by the Goodwill Fire Company. The fire caused $10,000 in damage to the structure and an additional $3,000 to the contents inside. No injuries were reported, and the occupants were unharmed. The residence was equipped with a smoke alarm, which was activated during the incident, though no fire alarm or sprinkler system

Suspect Arrested for Assault and Battery on a Child in Dorchester

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 5, 20240

Boston, MA – On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at approximately 4:13 p.m., officers from District B-3 (Mattapan) arrested Manuel Cardoso, 44, of Boston, on charges of assault and battery (A&B) and kidnapping. Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person in the area of 43 Wentworth Street. Upon arrival, they were informed of a gathering at the address where an unknown male had walked up the driveway, attempted to urinate on the side of the house, and engaged in conversation with several children. The suspect was instructed to leave the area, but he then grabbed a child by the

Bellwood Man Charged with Aggravated Battery and Home Invasion

Breaking Local News ReportMay 25, 20240

CHICAGO, IL—Kendrick McGregor, 33, has been arrested and charged with serious offenses following a coordinated operation by the Great Lakes Regional Task Force and the Chicago Police Department. McGregor was apprehended on May 23, 2024, at his residence on the 900 block of 24th Ave in Bellwood, Illinois. The charges against McGregor include one felony count of aggravated battery with a discharge of a firearm and one felony count of home invasion causing great bodily harm. These charges stem from an incident that occurred on March 19, 2024, at around 11:35 p.m., when McGregor allegedly shot a 35-year-old male before

Lakewood Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Issue Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Tips

Breaking Local News ReportMay 14, 20240

Lakewood, NJ — The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief Jonathan Yahr have issued safety guidelines for using lithium-ion batteries, which power various devices such as smartphones, laptops, e-scooters, e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and cars. Improper use or damage to these batteries can lead to fires or explosions. Users should purchase devices listed by a qualified testing laboratory (UL) and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. It is crucial to use the correct battery and charging cord for each device and to ensure batteries are inserted properly. Devices should not be charged beyond full capacity or in unsafe locations

Boston’s Most Wanted: Assault and Battery Fugitive Arrested in Roxbury

Local News ReportMay 7, 20240

Boston, MA – Officers in District B-2 (Roxbury) apprehended Stanley Vargas, 26, of Boston, at 8 Clifford Street on Sunday afternoon. Vargas was arrested on warrants from Dorchester District Court related to assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and armed robbery. The suspect, who was recently featured on the BPD Most Wanted List, is scheduled for arraignment at Roxbury District Court.

Chinese Communist-Linked Battery Maker Breaks The Bank On Lobbying Amid Congressional Scrutiny

The Daily CallerMay 2, 20240

A Chinese Communist Party-linked company planning to build electric vehicle battery factories inside the U.S. has already spent over $1 million on lobbying in 2024, according to public disclosures. Battery manufacturing company Gotion Inc., a “wholly owned and controlled” subsidiary of the Chin-based and CCP-tied company Gotion High-Tech, is planning to build facilities in Michigan and Illinois. Gotion has spent roughly $1.2 million on lobbying efforts already in 2024 amid a push from Republican lawmakers to prevent the firm from tapping tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). A Gotion executive said in October that the company is eligible to

‘Very Disappointed’: Local Residents Furious Over China-Linked Battery Maker’s ‘Strange’ Town Hall

The Daily CallerApril 10, 20240

Residents of a rural Michigan community are not satisfied with a Monday virtual town hall meeting hosted by Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked battery company, saying that the meeting did not provide answers to key questions about the firm’s plans to operate. Chuck Thelen, the vice president of North American manufacturing for Gotion Inc., answered questions from residents and explained his company’s plans during the meeting in a bid to counter “misinformation” about the company’s extensively-reported ties to the CCP via its parent company, Gotion High-Tech. While Thelen characterized the meeting as an attempt at transparency, some locals and participants told

US says SK Battery faces $77,200 in fines over employee health hazards

ReutersApril 8, 20240

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Labor Department said on Monday that SK Battery America faces $77,200 in fines for five serious safety violations after workers in Georgia suffered potentially permanent respiratory damage in an October 2023 lithium battery fire. This is the second violation notice issued by the department in recent months. In January, the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said SK Battery exposed employees at a U.S. battery plant to unsafe levels of nickel and other metals, and faces $75,000 in fines over six serious violations. SK, which supplies Volkswagen and Ford Motor, employs 3,100

Fire at Toms River Townhome Caused by Lithium Battery

Law and Crime ReportApril 2, 20240

Lithium Battery Cell Causes Fire in Empty Apartment on Success Lane TOMS RIVER, NJ – A small fire erupted in the living room of an unoccupied apartment at 411 Success Lane, prompting a swift response from the fire department. The incident was quickly managed as the fire department extinguished the blaze without any injuries reported. Investigator Britton attributed the cause of the fire to a lithium battery cell that had been left charging in an outlet.

Chinese Communist-Linked Battery Maker Tries To Evict Michigan Man From Land

The Daily CallerMarch 29, 20240

A Chinese Communist Party-linked battery manufacturing giant is suing a Michigan man in a bid to get him off land near which the company plans to build its plant. Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of the Chinese-based firm Gotion High-Tech, is slated to build a $2.4 billion manufacturing plant in Big Rapids, Michigan. Stephan Fenstermacher, a man living in Big Rapids, sold land to Gotion under an agreement between the two parties that he can currently reside on the property. Gotion is now looking to terminate Fenstermacher’s residency and possess the land, arguing Fenstermacher violated the terms of the agreement, according

‘We Refuse To Be Bullied’: Rural Officials Throw Wrench In China-Tied Company’s Plans To Build Battery Plant

The Daily CallerMarch 17, 20240

‘We Refuse To Be Bullied’: Rural Officials Throw Wrench In China-Tied Company’s Plans To Build Battery Plant Nick Pope on March 16, 2024 Newly-elected local officials in Michigan are taking steps to hinder the construction of a battery plant owned by a Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-linked company in their community, according to The Detroit News. Officials in Green Charter Township, Michigan, have rescinded an approval for a water line that Gotion Inc. — a subsidiary of China-based Gotion High-Tech — needs for its planned electric vehicle (EV) battery components plant near Big Rapids in north central Michigan, according to The

Jackson Mahomes Receives Probation in Simple Battery Case

Indira PatelMarch 11, 20240

NFL star Patrick Mahomes’ younger brother, Jackson Wayne Mahomes, has been sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation. The 23-year-old entered a no-contest plea to a charge of simple battery, according to online court documents. This development comes after prosecutors decided to drop three sexual battery charges, a decision influenced by the restaurant owner’s lack of cooperation with the case, as reported by Page Six. The case stemmed from an incident where Jackson Mahomes was captured on video forcibly kissing the owner of the Aspen Restaurant & Lounge, Aspen Vaughn, who identified herself as the woman in the footage. Vaughn

Fountain Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Battery on Disabled Adult

Local News ReportFebruary 22, 20240

BAY COUNTY, FL – A Fountain man has been arrested by the Bay County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) following an attempted sexual battery on a disabled adult. The arrest occurred after the BCSO received a report from a concerned family member on February 20, 2024. Steven Babcock, 31, of Ross Road in Fountain, was taken into custody after an investigation into his actions towards a disabled adult living in the care of a family member. The incident reportedly unfolded after Babcock, who lived near the victim’s family, was invited to their home following a chance encounter at a grocery store. Despite

EU trade chief to press on with US battery minerals talks despite differences

ReutersJanuary 30, 20240

By David Lawder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. and European Union failed on Tuesday to reach a trade deal for critical battery minerals but are vowing to press ahead with talks to create a transtlantic marketplace for minerals and other components, the EU’s top trade official said on Tuesday. European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis told reporters after bilateral talks in Washington that there remain some “outstanding issues” on the European side, including aspects of the U.S. green energy subsidy law known as the Inflation Reduction Act that the EU sees as discriminatory. The battery minerals trade agreement, which

Florida police clear state’s ousted GOP chairman in sexual battery investigation

ReutersJanuary 19, 20240

By Brad Brooks (Reuters) – Police in Florida said on Friday they have cleared the ousted chairman of the state’s Republican Party on sexual battery allegations but asked prosecutors to review their investigation of a possibly illegal recording of a sexual encounter. Christian Ziegler was accused in October of rape by a woman who previously had a sexual encounter with him and his wife, according to a warrant issued by a Florida Circuit Court in Sarasota. The Sarasota, Florida, police department said in a written statement they also investigated Ziegler for suspected “video voyeurism” after the woman accused him of

Stellantis to invest in French sodium-ion battery maker for EV output

ReutersJanuary 12, 20240

PARIS (Reuters) – Stellantis announced on Friday that it is investing in French sodium-ion battery startup Tiamat to diversify its portfolio and mass-produce electric vehicles while reducing exposure to scarce resources. The exact amount of the investment, which is part of an initial fundraising of 150 million euros from Tiamat, was not disclosed. The funds will be used in part for the construction of a battery factory in northern France, Tiamat Chief Executive Herve Beuffe told journalists. This site, the fifth so-called gigafactory for the electric vehicle supply chain in the region, should have an initial capacity of 0.7 gigawatt-hours

As New Jersey Gas Car Ban Looms, Officials Announce EV Battery Recycling Plan

Charlie DwyerDecember 23, 20230

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey legislature has passed the pioneering Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act (S3723/A5365), establishing a comprehensive system for lithium-ion vehicle battery recycling. This legislation, led by Senator Bob Smith, aims to create a sustainable and innovative approach to managing EV batteries. The Act covers collection, transportation, remanufacturing, reuse, recycling, and proper disposal of batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles. The initiative is part of New Jersey’s strategy to foster a circular economy for EV batteries. It focuses on keeping batteries out of landfills, reusing materials to reduce new battery costs, creating jobs, and decreasing dependence

EV battery startup ONE names Paul Humphries as CEO, replacing founder

ReutersDecember 10, 20230

(Reuters) – Electric-vehicle battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE) said on Sunday that Paul Humphries will be its new CEO effective immediately, replacing Mujeeb Ijaz, who held the post since he founded the company. Ijaz, a former Apple executive, will serve as vice-chairman of the board and take on the role of chief technology officer following Humphries’ appointment, ONE said. Humphries has also been a member of the ONE Board of Directors since the company was founded in 2020. The Michigan-based company cut around 25% of its workforce, or 128 employees last month, citing “market conditions” as reason for the

Japan’s TDK Corp to manufacture iPhone battery cells in India – minister

ReutersDecember 4, 20230

BENGALURU (Reuters) – Japanese electronic parts maker TDK Corp will manufacture lithium ion (li-ion) battery cells for Apple iPhones in India, a minister said on Monday. Apple has been touting India as its next big growth driver as it looks to move some production away from China. It began assembling iPhones in the country in 2017 through Wistron and later Foxconn, and has a total of 14 suppliers in India. TDK will set up a manufacturing facility in the northern state of Haryana, creating several thousand new jobs, Deputy Minister for Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on social media platform

EVs struggle with reliability due to charging, battery issues – Consumer Reports survey

ReutersNovember 29, 20230

By Nathan Gomes (Reuters) – Electric vehicles continue to grapple with poor reliability due to charging and battery issues, a survey by an influential U.S. non-profit organization showed on Wednesday, even as consumers are buying them at a breakneck pace. On average, new EVs had 79% more problems than gasoline-powered vehicles, Consumer Reports’ 2023 Annual Auto Reliability survey showed. Hybrid vehicles had fewer issues than gasoline ones, while plug-in hybrids had 146% more problems. Electric pickups were found to be the least reliable while compact cars, sports cars and small pickups were among the most reliable in a ranking of

China’s Nio teams up with Geely on auto battery swapping

ReutersNovember 29, 20230

BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese automakers Nio and Zhejiang Geely Holding Group said on Wednesday they had signed a strategic partnership agreement on battery swapping that would see them work together on standards, technology and model development. The deal makes Geely, whose brands range from Volvo to Zeekr, the second automaker to sign a battery swapping partnership with Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio. Nio, which has been looking to lower costs, announced a tie-up with Changan Automobile last week. Battery swapping allows drivers to replace depleted packs quickly with fully charged packs, rather than plugging the vehicle into a charging point.