Xinyu Huang

Jan 3, 2025 | mdpi.com | Xinyu Huang

Open AccessArticle by Guowen Sun 1, Yu Lu 2,3, Gun Huang 2,3,*, Qinming Liang 2,3 and Xinyu Huang 2,3 1Technology Department, Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering, Chongqing 402260, China 2State Key Laboratory of Coal Mine Disasters Dynamics and Control, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China 3School of Resources and Safety Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China *Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.

Dec 1, 2024 | theapopkavoice.com | Xinyu Huang

According to one tally, 11 electric cars and 48 lithium-ion batteries caught fire after exposure to salty floodwater from Helene. In some cases, these fires spread to homes. When a lithium-ion battery pack bursts into flames, it releases toxic fumes, burns violently and is extremely hard to put out. Frequently, firefighters’ only option is to let it burn out by itself.

Nov 23, 2024 | firerescue1.com | Xinyu Huang

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. By Xinyu Huang, University of South CarolinaThe Conversation | Associated PressFlooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads and bridges.

Nov 21, 2024 | inverse.com | Xinyu Huang

Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads and bridges. It also caused dozens of electric vehicles and other battery-powered objects, such as scooters and golf carts, to catch fire. According to one tally, 11 electric cars and 48 lithium-ion batteries caught fire after exposure to salty floodwater from Helene.

Nov 18, 2024 | techxplore.com | Xinyu Huang

Flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton inflicted billions of dollars in damage across the Southeast in September and October 2024, pushing buildings off their foundations and undercutting roads and bridges. It also caused dozens of electric vehicles and other battery-powered objects, such as scooters and golf carts, to catch fire. According to one tally, 11 electric cars and 48 lithium-ion batteries caught fire after exposure to salty floodwater from Helene.