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Can Lithium-Ion Batteries Ever Be Safe?

Can Lithium-Ion Batteries Ever Be Safe?

John Cadogan's deep dive into Sungrow's battery technology debunks the notion that all lithium-ion batteries are inherently unsafe. While acknowled...
BYD Announces 1000kW Charging Technology: 400km Range in 5 Mins!

BYD Announces 1000kW Charging Technology: 400km Range in 5 Mins!

BYD has unveiled a groundbreaking 1000kW ultra-fast charging technology, capable of adding 400km of range in just five minutes. This innovation, bu...
Safe Storage? 3000 Batteries Just Destroyed a Warehouse in Melbourne

Safe Storage? 3000 Batteries Just Destroyed a Warehouse in Melbourne

This video report details a significant fire involving approximately 3,000 lithium-ion batteries at a Phoenix Technology storage warehouse in Melbo...
Differences Between LFP vs NMC Battery Chemistry for EVs in Australia

Differences Between LFP vs NMC Battery Chemistry for EVs in Australia

This video provides a comprehensive comparison between LFP and NMC battery chemistries for electric vehicles in Australia. The presenter, Tom, clea...
From Lithium-Ion Battery to Bomb in 3 Seconds Flat

From Lithium-Ion Battery to Bomb in 3 Seconds Flat

This video by Auto Expert John Cadogan serves as a stark public service announcement regarding the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, particularly i...
Straight Talk About Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

Straight Talk About Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

This report addresses the critical safety concerns surrounding lithium-ion batteries, particularly in the context of e-scooters. John Cadogan detai...
It Happened: One Defective Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Just Killed 22 People

It Happened: One Defective Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Just Killed 22 People

This video addresses the critical safety concerns surrounding lithium-ion battery fires, triggered by a tragic incident in South Korea where 22 peo...
Ioniq 5 N: Tech Deep-Dive With An R&D Engineer

Ioniq 5 N: Tech Deep-Dive With An R&D Engineer

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N represents a significant and audacious leap in electric vehicle performance, as detailed in this technical deep-dive with R&D...
How Does Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Technology Really Work?

How Does Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) Technology Really Work?

This in-depth interview with Mitsubishi engineer Tim Clark provides a comprehensive technical breakdown of plug-in hybrid (PHEV) technology, focusi...
The Killer EV Design Deficiency Nobody Talks About

The Killer EV Design Deficiency Nobody Talks About

This video delves into a critical, yet often overlooked, design flaw in certain electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles: the potential for passenger c...
Science Versus Your Lithium-ion and EV Firefighting Feedback

Science Versus Your Lithium-ion and EV Firefighting Feedback

This video delves into the critical issue of EV battery fires, specifically examining a novel firefighting technique deployed by Danish Vikings usi...
Best EV Firefighting (Thermal Runaway) Technique Yet!

Best EV Firefighting (Thermal Runaway) Technique Yet!

John Cadogan reviews a groundbreaking EV firefighting technique developed by the Faroese company, Scandi Offshore. The method utilizes a super-cool...
A Giant Tesla Battery Caught Fire And They Just Let It Burn

A Giant Tesla Battery Caught Fire And They Just Let It Burn

This video critically examines a Tesla Megapack battery fire in Queensland, Australia, highlighting significant safety concerns. The reviewer, John...
EV Battery Vapour Explosions: Nobody Will Admit It's a Problem

EV Battery Vapour Explosions: Nobody Will Admit It's a Problem

John Cadogan of AutoExpert.com.au critically examines a concerning incident where a Jeep Wrangler 4xe's battery underwent thermal runaway, producin...
The Truth About EV Battery Recycling

The Truth About EV Battery Recycling

John Cadogan delivers a scathing critique of the EV industry's approach to battery recycling, labeling much of the marketing as "greenwashing." He ...
Reacting to Your EV Battery Fire Criticisms and Feedback

Reacting to Your EV Battery Fire Criticisms and Feedback

John Cadogan addresses common criticisms and misconceptions surrounding EV battery fires, particularly in light of the Fremantle Highway incident. ...
The Truth About Fire Risk: Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Battery EVs

The Truth About Fire Risk: Hydrogen Fuel Cells and Battery EVs

John Cadogan critically examines the perceived fire risks associated with hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs)....
The Truth About Electric Vehicle Battery Fires

The Truth About Electric Vehicle Battery Fires

This live stream discussion, featuring Emma Sutcliffe from EV Fire Safe, addresses the critical topic of electric vehicle battery fires. The core m...
Responding to Your EV Battery Thermal Runaway Comments and Criticism

Responding to Your EV Battery Thermal Runaway Comments and Criticism

This video addresses viewer comments regarding EV battery thermal runaway, specifically in response to a previous report on the Felicity Ace incide...
Thermal Runaway: The Potential Disaster Hidden in Every Electric Car

Thermal Runaway: The Potential Disaster Hidden in Every Electric Car

This video details the catastrophic sinking of the Felicity Ace cargo ship, which was carrying thousands of Volkswagen Group vehicles, including el...
Deep Cycle Battery Comparison - Is Lithium Really Worth It?

Deep Cycle Battery Comparison - Is Lithium Really Worth It?

This video provides a comprehensive comparison between Lithium and AGM deep cycle batteries for 4WD dual battery systems. The reviewer highlights t...
How Safe Are Electric Cars in a Crash?

How Safe Are Electric Cars in a Crash?

John Cadogan critically examines the safety of electric vehicles (EVs) in crash scenarios, highlighting significant discrepancies and potential mis...
Solar Cell Deep-Dive: How They Work, What Holds Them Back, and Why EVs Don't Come With Rooftop Panels

Solar Cell Deep-Dive: How They Work, What Holds Them Back, and Why EVs Don't Come With Rooftop Panels

This report delves into the practicalities of integrating solar panels onto electric vehicles, concluding it's largely an impractical endeavor. The...
Understanding Batteries: Watt-Hours Vs Amp-Hours, Power, Energy, Etc.

Understanding Batteries: Watt-Hours Vs Amp-Hours, Power, Energy, Etc.

John Cadogan's latest report delves into the fundamental differences between Watt-hours and Amp-hours, aiming to demystify battery terminology for ...