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Can We Extend the Life of EV Batteries and Reduce Fire Risks?

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Although they’re less likely to catch fire than internal combustion engine vehicles, Li-ion battery fires burn hotter, faster and longer than gasoline fires. Chinese scientists recently discovered they could use a thick, gel-like substance in place of electrolyte fluid. They can even reignite days after the flames are extinguished.

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