{"id":489512,"date":"2022-09-01T19:17:17","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T16:17:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-preventing-lithium-ion-battery-fires\/"},"modified":"2022-09-01T19:17:17","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T16:17:17","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-preventing-lithium-ion-battery-fires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-preventing-lithium-ion-battery-fires\/","title":{"rendered":"#Everything you need to know about preventing lithium-ion battery fires"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a259c9f00a28\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-preventing-lithium-ion-battery-fires\/#Internal_extinguishing\" >Internal extinguishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-preventing-lithium-ion-battery-fires\/#Safer_batteries\" >Safer batteries\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-preventing-lithium-ion-battery-fires\/#Bikes_for_heavy_riding\" >Bikes for heavy riding\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-preventing-lithium-ion-battery-fires\/#Find_bad_batteries\" >Find bad batteries\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-preventing-lithium-ion-battery-fires\/#Embed_battery_safety_into_your_MVP\" >Embed battery safety into your MVP\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-preventing-lithium-ion-battery-fires\/#General_safety_tips_for_ebike_and_escooter_owners\" >General safety tips for ebike and escooter owners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CEverything_you_need_to_know_about_preventing_lithium-ion_battery_fires%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Everything you need to know about preventing lithium-ion battery fires&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to mobility, the future is electric, and that means a lot of batteries. Unfortunately, batteries can potentially catch fire or explode, causing fast, ferocious fires. But we might have a solution \u2013 or several solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is Part Three, the final of a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> I\u2019ve been writing on lithium-ion battery fires in escooters and ebikes. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part One<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explored the incidence of battery fires, while <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part Two<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looked at causation. Today I\u2019m focusing on prevention. Let\u2019s jump in:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevent_the_fire_from_occurring\"><\/span><strong>Prevent the fire from occurring<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if we could prevent a fire from h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ening in the first instance?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"inarticle-wrapper shift channel-cta hs-embed-tnw\">\n<div id=\"hs-embed-tnw\" class=\"channel-cta-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"channel-cta-img\"><img class=\"js-lazy\" https:=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/news\/src=\" https:=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"channel-cta-input\">\n<h2 class=\"channel-cta-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hi_there_EV_nerd\"><\/span>Hi there, EV nerd!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"channel-cta-tagline\">Subscribe now for a weekly recap of our favorite mobility stories<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thermarestor.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thermarestor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> device offers preventative maintenance. The device monitors detection points and detects heat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it detects abnormal heat (exceeding 80\u00b0C), it isolates the power and removes the ignition source.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0It can be fitted into new and existing consumer electronics and is easy to install.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Verdict:<\/strong> Could a product like a Thermarestor be available for retrofit? I can see it resonating, especially with ebike owners that already hack their ebikes. Connecting observability to an app would also be helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Internal_extinguishing\"><\/span><strong>Internal extinguishing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What if there was a way to extinguish lithium-ion battery fires at the point they occur? Meet <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.e-bulb.com\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the e-bulb<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, marketed as \u201cthe world\u2019s smallest fire extinguisher.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" srcdoc=\"&lt;style&gt;*{padding:0;margin:0;overflow:hidden}html,body{background:#000;height:100%}img{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:opacity .1s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,1,1)}a:hover img+img{opacity:1!important}&lt;\/style&gt;&lt;a href=\" https:=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/img.youtube.com\/vi\/gWCyjGd9NuU\/hqdefault.jpg\" style=\"top: 50%;left:50%;width:68px;height:48px;transform:translate3d(-50%,-50%,0)\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, the e-bulb is a thermally activated glass bulb that contains a circuit interrupter. The bulb has a non-toxic, non-conductive extinguishing liquid. The thermal bulb bursts upon reaching a hazardous temperature, and the liquid converts into gas. Within seconds the fire is extinguished<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The e-bulb also cuts the power supply when a fire occurs while a device is plugged in. This means that the electrical fire cannot be reignited.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company is currently in discussion with car manufacturers to apply their solution to batteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Verdict:<\/strong> What\u2019s not to like about a product that extinguishes tiny fires at the source? However, unlike the Thermarestor, the e-bulb is responsive rather than preventative.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Safer_batteries\"><\/span><strong>Safer batteries\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battery startup <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zapbatt.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ZapBatt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> considers the safe batteries of the future those made from lithium titanate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lithium titanate is a nanocrystal of titanium that, in the event of thermal runway conditions, changes from a conductor to a resistor, containing what is effectively a form of built-in self-preservation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Charlie Welch, CEO &amp; Co-Founder of ZapBatt, unlike lithium-ion:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can almost do anything to it [a lithium titanate battery], short circuit, over-voltage it, puncture it, and it won\u2019t put itself into thermal runaway.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019ve seen the cell tortured, and I\u2019ve never seen a single fire on them.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Historically lithium titanate has not received as much attention as lithium-ion because of its lower energy density.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lithium-titanate as a viable alternative to lithium-ion is evolving in places such as <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cens.com\/cens\/html\/en\/news\/news_inner_55959.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taiwan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where it\u2019s currently using in the development of EVs and ebuses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The downside is that lithium-titanate batteries cost twice as much as lithium-ionbatteries. However, ZapBatt plans to launch a micromobility battery next year that is not only far safer but can be fully recharged in 20 minutes and last as long as 20 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Verdict:<\/strong> This will undoubtedly be a <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>-changer for the industry, especially for vendors willing to absorb the additional cost or owners looking for a faster charge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bikes_for_heavy_riding\"><\/span><strong>Bikes for heavy riding\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In New York, ebikes are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used extensively by delivery riders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guilty of buying cheap bikes, riding them beyond their intended use, and charging their batteries unsafely, increasing the risk of fires.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1391156 size-featured_img js-lazy\" alt=\"battery fires \" width=\"796\" height=\"531\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" https:=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/Zooomo-e-bikes-1068x712-1-796x531.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/Zooomo-e-bikes-1068x712-1-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/Zooomo-e-bikes-1068x712-1-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/Zooomo-e-bikes-1068x712-1-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/Zooomo-e-bikes-1068x712-1.jpeg 1068w\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1391156 size-featured_img\" https:=\"\" alt=\"battery fires \" width=\"796\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/Zooomo-e-bikes-1068x712-1-796x531.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/Zooomo-e-bikes-1068x712-1-280x187.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/Zooomo-e-bikes-1068x712-1-203x135.jpeg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/Zooomo-e-bikes-1068x712-1-405x270.jpeg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/Zooomo-e-bikes-1068x712-1.jpeg 1068w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But one company is selling and renting ebikes specifically for delivery riders <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ridezoomo.com\/us\/home\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoomo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. I spoke to Joey Skavroneck, the company\u2019s US Director. He told me that the world\u2019s biggest and most innovative delivery brands are using Zoomo ebikes, including UberEats, Deliveroo, Doordash, Just Eat Takeaway, Dominos, Pizza Hut, Gorillas, Getir, Milkrun, Zapp, and many more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among various commendable features, Zoomo\u2019s batteries are long-lasting (up to 8 hours) and fast charging (4 hours), so riders can complete long shifts without worrying about running out of battery (or relying on unsafe charging scenarios). All riders get access to Zoomo\u2019s comprehensive service and maintenance plans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company told me it has collaborated with individual partners on educating which vehicles and batteries are unsafe, safe storage, and progressive solutions to meet delivery needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Zoomo believes there is a need to incentivize couriers to purchase or rent safer and legal ebikes \u201cso couriers can continue to earn a living without putting their homes at risk.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_bad_batteries\"><\/span><strong>Find bad batteries\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A critical part of battery safety is identifying problems during the R&amp;D phase. A startup called <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.voltaiq.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voltaiq<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has built the mobility industry\u2019s first Enterprise Battery Intelligence (EBI) software platform, helping it avoid costly recalls and catastrophic battery fires.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I spoke to Voltaiq CEO Tal Sholklapper to find out about their platform, which takes data out of silos, automatically collecting all battery data from the test lab, production line, and systems operating in the field. It converts this data to a standard format, and organizes and stores it in a secure, centralized location that is accessible to users. <\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Verdict:<\/strong> essential. You can\u2019t combat a problem unless you truly understand it. Voltaiq is currently working with several auto OEMs, and the tech would benefit micromobility companies that choose to develop their own batteries.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Embed_battery_safety_into_your_MVP\"><\/span><strong>Embed battery safety into your MVP\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1391159 js-lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" https:=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-280x168.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-225x135.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-450x270.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-1536x922.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-796x478.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-1592x955.jpeg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F09%2F01%2Fthe-technical-solutions-to-ebike-escooter-battery-fires%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Meet the Bo escooter\" data-title=\"Share Meet the Bo escooter on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Meet the Bo escooter on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Meet the Bo escooter<\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1391159\" https:=\"\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-280x168.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-225x135.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-450x270.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-1536x922.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-796x478.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/IMG_8890-1592x955.jpeg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I wanted to understand how micromobility manufacturers approach the problem of battery fires. I spoke to Oscar Morgan, CEO at escooter company <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bo.world\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a company aiming to create \u201cthe world\u2019s safest scooter.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One priority is cell traceability. The company uses high-quality battery cells which possess a high degree of traceability:<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means if an issue occurs within a given batch [e.g. 1 million cells] you can trace it to that batch, and check the rate of occurrence against the expected failure rate per million cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, if the incident rate is out of reasonable expectation, products using those batteries can be notified, and recalled.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traceability is notably absent from cheap ebikes and escooters, that mostly use unbranded, untraceable cells \u2013 possibly even from multiple suppliers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Morgan notes, \u201cThe rate of incidence within a given batch is almost impossible to identify, which makes it a crap shoot as to whether a given batch of cells is safe.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also in Bo\u2019s favor is the use of a high-quality BMS containing multiple thermocouple sensors which watch the temperature of cells, have control of the charging circuit, and isolate modules of the battery when an \u2018out of parameter\u2019 condition is detected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morgan asserts that the shortest route to eliminate risk from battery fires would be \u201cto house all batteries within a vented stainless steel casing, which has a melting point higher than the burn temperature of lithium. However, for weight, design, and cost considerations, this is not always practical.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Verdict:<\/strong> It\u2019s positive that Bo is thinking critically about battery safety. I\u2019d love to see a partnership with some of the preventative tech like Thermarestor.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_safety_tips_for_ebike_and_escooter_owners\"><\/span><strong>General safety tips for ebike and escooter owners<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1391157 js-lazy\" alt=\"Bosch ebike battery \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" https:=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fshift%2F2022%2F09%2F01%2Fthe-technical-solutions-to-ebike-escooter-battery-fires%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Buy your ebike and battery from a reliable vendor. Image source: Bosch\" data-title=\"Share Buy your ebike and battery from a reliable vendor. Image source: Bosch on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Buy your ebike and battery from a reliable vendor. Image source: Bosch on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Buy your ebike and battery from a reliable vendor. Image source: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bosch-ebike.com\/de\/produkte\/charger\/\">Bosch<\/a><\/figcaption><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1391157\" https:=\"\" alt=\"Bosch ebike battery \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2022\/09\/csm_Bosch-eBike-ALP-Urban-London-MY2018-4213-P_f4bab91bcf-3915569621-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Planning to buy an ebike or escooter and are now imagining your home in flames? Here are some well-established tips for safety:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy ebikes and escooters from a reputable retailer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware of the risk of <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.scootered.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-real-and-fake-xiaomi-electric-scooter.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counterfeit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> products.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When purchasing devices, ensure the equipment has the <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/marks.ul.com\/about\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underwriters Laboratories Mark<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which shows that the product has been safety tested.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the manufacturer\u2019s guidance on charging and storing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the manufacturer\u2019s official charger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, store your vehicle outside.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not park or charge electric bikes or escooters in public areas, such as stairwells, fire exits, and emergency exits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be present during charging.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not over-charge \u2013 disconnect, unplug, and turn the charger off once fully charged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave time between charging and riding.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep ebikes and escooters out of extreme heat where practical.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventing and responding to the risk of battery fires is a complex and multifaceted affair. Embedding safety into new builds is doable but dealing with retrofits is a far more difficult scenario. Especially when you consider the number of ebikes and escooters already in operation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it needs to be a priority, especially as existing batteries in use degrade, increasing the risk of fires.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n                        <\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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Unfortunately, batteries can potentially catch fire or explode, causing fast, ferocious fires. But we might have a solution \u2013 or several solutions. 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