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Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the dominant technology in grid storage, accounting for 90 percent of systems proposed in 2014, according to Lux Research. Credit: Lux Research Molten salt batteries still account for a majority of installations From light-up shoes to smart watches, wearable electronics are gaining traction among consumers, but these gadgets' versatility is still held back by the stiff, short-lived batteries that are required. These limitations, however, could soon be overcome. Nashville, TN - The State Fire Marshal’s Office reminds Tennesseans to also change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Oftentimes, homeowners don’t know how old their smoke alarms are, or if they’re still functioning 3/6/2015 - HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- To kick off daylight-saving time, clocks "spring forward" at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. Before many people go to bed Saturday night, they'll change all of the clocks throughout their homes to reflect the time change. In conjunction with Ohio’s fire departments, the Division of State Fire Marshal encourages Ohioans to make a habit of changing the batteries in their smoke detectors at least twice a year – at the beginning and end of daylight savings time. If smoke WASHINGTON — Two major U.S airlines say they will no longer accept rechargeable battery shipments as new government tests confirm that explosions and violent fires are likely to occur when large numbers of batteries enclosed in cargo containers overheat. .

As Americans prepare to "spring forward" to daylight saving time this weekend, Kidde reminds you of these simple steps: Replace the batteries in all alarms and remember to test them monthly. Check the age of your smoke alarms. Fire experts recommend replac WASHINGTON >> Some of the world’s largest airlines are banning bulk shipments of rechargeable batteries in the face of mounting evidence of their potential to cause catastrophic in-flight fires. Citing safety concerns, United Airlines on Monday became The Forsyth County Fire Department is reminding residents to not only set their clocks forward on Sunday, March 8, for Daylight Saving Time 2015, but to swap out old batteries in your home’s smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms, too. “Replacing the Sunday marks daylight savings time so remember to spring forward -- clockwise, that is. As you wind your clock an hour ahead, remember also to replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Dixon fire officials say batteries in a smoke .