HYDERABAD: In light of the recent fire catastrophe that claimed the lives of eight people on Monday, the lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries used in electric vehicles have once again raised questions about the safety of operating these vehicles and the risks associated with it.
Although the exact cause of the battery explosion of E-vehicles catching fire is yet to be ascertained, voltage fluctuations and overheating may have contributed to the battery explosion that caused the fires in the e-vehicles, even if the exact cause has not yet been discovered.
According to Omar, a battery vendor from Ranigunj, “The lithium batteries are charged using a 220-volt household power source. Overcharging of the battery beyond the required charging time of four-five hours can cause overheating. If the temperature goes beyond 100 degree Celsius, the battery will explode.” Voltage changes can…