03/28/23, The Indicator (09:21)
Link: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/28/1166625069/batteries-are-catching-fire-at-sea
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Summary: Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized the way we use and store energy. They are a key component in EVs and many of the devices and technologies we use every day. But battery fires, specifically on cargo ships transporting all of these items, are a growing risk. The Indicator speaks with an insurance professional as well as a fire expert on this this dangerous, high temperature “thermal runaway” situation. Students will think through how this risk affects the costs of production
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