#thermal-runaway

#thermal-runaway

Protesters in Los Angeles incinerated multiple Waymo robotaxis, leading to devastating thermal runaway reactions that obliterated the vehicles due to their battery composition.

The destruction resulted from the intense energy stored in lithium-ion batteries, causing a chain reaction during fires that reached extreme temperatures.

Heating old Lithium-Ion batteries to over 150°C can reverse energy capacity loss, presenting a novel restoration method.

Lithium-ion batteries, when faulty or misused, pose significant fire risks, necessitating better safety practices and awareness.