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Seven seconds: that’s all it takes.
A lithium-ion battery in thermal runaway can turn a minor fault into a full-scale fire in moments. Most systems miss the earliest warning...

David Pugh
Sep 301 min read
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When lithium batteries fail, seconds matter most.
Thermal runaway isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a chain reaction that can turn a single cell failure into a catastrophic fire in minutes. Many...

David Pugh
Sep 221 min read
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Poorly built batteries are a disaster in waiting
LG has recalled thousands of home batteries due to fire risk—some have already caused property damage. This is a wake-up call: poorly...

David Pugh
Sep 221 min read
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The Hidden Dangers of Lithium-Ion Battery Fires:
Why Enclosed Spaces Like Elevators Amplify the Risk - Lithium-ion batteries have become an essential part of modern life, powering...

David Pugh
Sep 192 min read
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IONSNIFF: Protecting Retailers in the Lithium-Ion Battery Era
The Retailer’s Risk E-bikes and e-scooters are booming — but with growth comes risk. Lithium-ion batteries, while efficient, present a...

David Pugh
Sep 142 min read
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IONSNIFF: Proactive Fire Risk Mitigation for Lithium-Ion Batteries
The Emerging Risk for Insurers Lithium-ion batteries are now ubiquitous in homes — powering e-bikes, e-scooters, laptops, power tools,...

David Pugh
Sep 142 min read
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How IONSNIFF Could Have Made a Difference
What If There Had Been a Warning? How IONSNIFF Could Have Prevented the Banksia Grove Fire When disaster strikes without warning, the...

David Pugh
Sep 142 min read
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🔥 Understanding Thermal Runaway in Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium-ion batteries power much of our modern world — from e-scooters and e-bikes to laptops, power tools, and even cars. But these...

David Pugh
Sep 142 min read
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🔋 Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: Why Early Detection with IONSNIFF Matters
Why Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Is a Growing Concern From phones and laptops to e-bikes, e-scooters, and power tools, lithium-ion (Li-ion)...

David Pugh
Sep 142 min read
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