Is it time to ban disposable vapes? Maybe so, as three disposable vapes are being binned incorrectly every second in the UK, says Zurich, causing a surge in fires in council refuse trucks and waste […]
Lithium mining is a tricky one for insurers. Do you support mining, even in a UK location and risk the wrath of green activists who are happy to use battery cars but don’t want mine […]
Resilience is a real buzzword across insurance right now, but what does it actually mean? Be prepared. Yep, it is as simple as that old Boy Scout motto. So it makes sense when governments, mainstream […]
Qatar Airways has become the second airline in the world to become IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified and Qatar Aviation Services is the first ground handling company to be certified globally. The certification aims to […]
One of the great problems that battery powered vehicles face in terms of being truly green is the lifespan of of the battery itself. Most car battery packs fail to hold charge for long after […]
Some insights on Marine risk from Allianz Global; Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries are increasingly impacting shipping safety as demonstrated by a number of fires on vessels such as roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) car carriers and container ships. Given the many […]
AXA UK has warned policyholders of the growing fire risks associated with the lithium-ion batteries used in electric bikes and scooters. Lithium-ion batteries pose a significant fire risk when damaged, over-charged or exposed to extreme […]
Interesting news from Zurich, who have noted a spike in house fire claims caused by over-heating lithium batteries. Here’s the word; Moves to legalise e-scooters on Britain’s roads could lead to a rise in house […]
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