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E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety

The popularity of electric bikes and electric scooters (e-bikes and e-scooters) has taken off over the past few years. Lithium-ion batteries are usually the source of power for both, and if not used correctly, or if damaged, those batteries can catch on fire or explode. Whether you use e-bikes or e-scooters as your main way […]

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Lithium Ion Battery Safety

Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many devices including smart phones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and cars. If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch fire or explode. Use as designed These batteries store a large amount of energy in a small amount of space hence If batteries are not

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Light EV Skate Tricks increasing concerns about Fire Risks

A worrying trend has been occurring at Australia’s skate parks. Encouraged by influencers on the internet, and the thousands of videos showing people performing tricks on e-scooters, e-bikes, or e-skateboards, young people are starting to try to emulate their heroes. Viewers are treated to advice on how to perform the tricks, encouraging them to attempt

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Lithium battery fire safety

Fire investigators believe a Lithium-Ion battery was the cause of a fire that tragically claimed the lives of two Teralba residents. When a Lithium-Ion battery is compromised, ‘Thermal Runaway’ can occur, a process where a Lithium-Ion cell overheats and gives off toxic gases before exploding in flames. These fires are extremely intense and volatile, and

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