• Lithium-ion Batteries

  • Jan 20 2025
  • Length: 7 mins
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Lithium-ion Batteries

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  • Lithium-ion batteries from e-bikes have been in the news recently for catching fire. But why? And how do you make sure yours is safe? In this episode I discuss what makes lithium batteries potentially dangerous, and what to look for when choosing batteries and chargers.

    I refer to "Lithium batteries" in the podcast as a short-hand for the more correct term - "Lithium-ion batteries" which is chemically-correct but more combersome to say over and over again. To the best of my knowledge they can't be confused with anything else.

    Inside a Lithium-ion Battery: https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/lithium-ion-battery.htm

    New South Wales Government guidance: https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/safety-home/electrical-safety/lithium-ion-battery-safety

    New South Wales Government standards (from February 2025): https://www.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-construction/safety-home/electrical-safety/lithium-ion-battery-safety/new-standards-for-lithium-ion-batteries-e-micromobility-devices
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