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Lithium battery explosions explained and how to prevent them
3 years ago
In Australia, over 1,000 fires have been caused by lithium-ion batteries in the past year - but these aren't the ones commonly seen in EVs. Here's how to bust the myths and minimise your risk.
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These batteries need to be disposed of at specialist recycling facilities.
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