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E-bike batteries are a fire risk. Here’s how to protect yourself. (www.washingtonpost.com)
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Lithium-ion batteries power our smartphones, laptops and electric transportation. They’re also a safety risk we need to take seriously.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 years ago

To save you click

steering clear of products that are too cheap and taking it seriously when your batteries look damaged or you ram your e-scooter into a tree.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Lots of people buy cheap cell phone battery packs. E-bike batteries have an order of magnitude more lithium and energy stored.

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