Lithium-ion batteries pose several hazards to South African homes

[Daniel Puchert]

Warning to people with backup batteries and electric cars in South Africa

Lithium-ion batteries, such as those found in electric vehicles and backup storage systems, pose several hazards to South African homes that most people are unaware of.

These risks include thermal runaways caused by a chain reaction, for which there is no flame retardant.

 

[FiestaST]

I spot a non-GT Ora Cat in the image header.

(I refuse to call it the boring new nomenclature of Ora 03).

 

[Swa]

There is now a requirement for a fire room that's separated from the house.