E-bike explosions and the battery fire risk

Electric vehicles, electric bikes and electric scooters are more prevalent and part of our lives.But as we make the green transition, the dangers of the lithium-ion batteries that power these devices and many others are becoming more apparent. They’re causing explosions and fires at homes across the country. Today, Dr Matthew Priestley from the University of New South Wales discusses what causes the battery fires and how to reduce the risk.  Featured: Dr Matthew Priestley, Lead Technology Translator in the Energy Systems Research Group, University of New South Wales.