Batteries are catching fire at sea
Lithium-ion batteries\u2014used in everything from smart phones and laptops to electric scooters and cars\u2014are catching fire on land and at sea. A former cargo ship captain walks us through why these fires are so hard to put out and why ocean-going car carriers are particularly at risk.
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