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EVs get the headlines. But this is where lithiu...

Electric car fires dominate the news, yet they're rare and usually not spontaneous. The batteries actually catching fire in Australian homes are far smaller, and far closer to hand.

EVs get the headlines. But this is where lithiu...

Electric car fires dominate the news, yet they're rare and usually not spontaneous. The batteries actually catching fire in Australian homes are far smaller, and far closer to hand.

Warning signs your lithium-ion battery is about to fail (and what to do)

Warning signs your lithium-ion battery is about...

Most battery fires give warning first: heat, swelling, an odd smell or sound. Here are the signs to watch for, what to do the moment you spot one, and when...

Warning signs your lithium-ion battery is about...

Most battery fires give warning first: heat, swelling, an odd smell or sound. Here are the signs to watch for, what to do the moment you spot one, and when...

Australian ports aren't ready for a major batte...

The national ports body has warned Australia is underprepared for a major lithium-ion battery fire at sea or in port. Here's why these fires are so hard to fight, and...

Australian ports aren't ready for a major batte...

The national ports body has warned Australia is underprepared for a major lithium-ion battery fire at sea or in port. Here's why these fires are so hard to fight, and...

The case for a lithium-ion containment bag: wha...

Fire services and researchers agree on two things about lithium-ion batteries: incidents are rising, and the gas can be as dangerous as the flames. Here's where a fire-resistant containment bag...

The case for a lithium-ion containment bag: wha...

Fire services and researchers agree on two things about lithium-ion batteries: incidents are rising, and the gas can be as dangerous as the flames. Here's where a fire-resistant containment bag...

Where lithium battery fires really start, and h...

Most lithium battery fires don't start with an e-bike. They start with the laptops, power banks and tool batteries we charge every day. Here's how a fireproof containment bag buys...

Where lithium battery fires really start, and h...

Most lithium battery fires don't start with an e-bike. They start with the laptops, power banks and tool batteries we charge every day. Here's how a fireproof containment bag buys...

E-bike and e-scooter battery fires are rising. Here's what actually helps.

E-bike and e-scooter battery fires are rising. ...

E-bike and e-scooter fires almost always start at the charger, and they behave nothing like an ordinary fire. Here's why a lithium-ion fire blanket earns its place next to where...

E-bike and e-scooter battery fires are rising. ...

E-bike and e-scooter fires almost always start at the charger, and they behave nothing like an ordinary fire. Here's why a lithium-ion fire blanket earns its place next to where...