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    'Horrifying' fire at California lithium battery plant sparks calls for ...

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    Specific energy1–270 W⋅h/kg (3.6–972.0 kJ/kg)
    Energy density250–693 W⋅h/L (900–2,490 J/cm³)
    Specific power1–10,000 W/kg
    Charge/discharge efficiency80–90%
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    Elevated levels of heavy metals found in Elkhorn Slough following Northern California lithium battery facility fire
    Elevated concentrations of heavy metals have been detected at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by scientists following a recent fire at Vistra Moss Landing Power Plant and Energy Storage Facility.
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    However, initial testing from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ruled that the levels of toxic gases released by the batteries, including hydrogen fluoride, did not pose a threat to public health during the fire. Recent fires in California have focused attention and fears on lithium-ion batteries.
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