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How to Spot an Explosive Phone Battery (and What to Do About It)
Most of us are surrounded by flammable objects that we willingly paid for. Be it smartphones, laptops, or literally any gadget that has a battery, they’re all vulnerable to catching fire. (Samsung Note 7, anyone?) Your devices are unlikely to catch fire and explode without warning, but you should understand when there’s a fire risk…
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How to Jump-Start an Electric Car That has a Dead Battery
If you’re new to electric vehicles — or are starting to research options for an upcoming purchase — you may not know that in addition to the high-voltage battery pack that supplies power to the motor, they also use the same 12-volt batteries that gas-powered vehicles do. And, yes, these 12-volt batteries can lose their…