In the Media
How Israel’s bulky pager fooled Hezbollah
An invisible detonator and wafer-thin plastic explosives turned batteries into bombs
Pat Kenny Newstalk podcast re EVs
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Sky News interview re Escooters and Ebikes
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ABC News Australia article
Australia ‘not prepared’ for fire risk of lithium-ion batteries used in e-scooters, bikes, cars, say firefighters – ABC News
eTech49 Interview with Professor Paul Christensen re general LiB safety
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Authorised Treatment Facility Mag interview re recycling EVs
Recyclers, what could be the reality of handling EVs?
Paul Christensen, Chair of Pure and Applied Electrochemistry at Newcastle University, and Director of Lithiumionsafety Ltd, discusses the potential challenges vehicle recyclers could face when handling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles.
CNBC video interview re EV fires
Electric vehicles provide a path to better air quality, reduced fuel costs and comprise a growing new category for automakers. But with the transition to electric transportation comes a new challenge: Vehicles with lithium ion batteries can be especially dangerous when they catch fire.
Greatest Hits Radio video interview re EV fires
What is the safest way to respond to electric vehicle fires?
Accidents involving damaged lithium-ion batteries are being looked into, as crews could face toxic fumes or a risk of explosion.
Tall Buildings Conference presentation
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Faraday Institution article re award
Research breakthrough increases safety of lithium-ion batteries.
With billions of lithium-ion batteries in circulation, safety is of paramount importance. While catastrophic Li-ion battery fires remain extremely rare, the vital work of the SafeBatt project team is ensuring that first responders know how to tackle incidents correctly and, potentially, save lives.
The Firefighter’s podcast
This is one of a series of interviews conducted by Pete Wakefield, an active firefighter, covering topics of direct relevance to first responders.