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Lithium batteries' explosion risk higher than thought

Findings raise the safety issue about their use on planes

Published Tue, Aug 12, 2014 · 10:00 PM
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[WASHINGTON] New research shows that lithium batteries can explode and burn even more violently than previously thought, raising questions about their use and shipment on passenger airplanes.

Because many airlines are replacing pape…

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