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[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 26 points 5 days ago (5 children)

It would be nice if they would switch to safer batteries like LiFePO4 for power banks. They rarely catch fire and you can put them out with a fire extinguisher.

[–] tal@lemmy.today 15 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Less energy density, though.

On the other hand, maybe a less-fire-risky battery would be grounds for increasing the current 100Wh maximum that the FAA places on laptop batteries.

[–] cmnybo@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 5 days ago

I would much rather have a safer battery, even if it's a bit bigger and heavier.

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