Recent content by Max Black

Wow, that St. Paul story is just absolutely gut-wrenching. Reading about that couple and the loss they experienced really hit home. It’s a stark reminder of the risks we sometimes overlook, especially as these batteries get more powerful and we rely on our e-bikes more than ever.

I just watched this video, and honestly, it was a huge wake-up call😰

Once a fire starts with high-density battery storage, containment is incredibly difficult... It demonstrates how quickly a fire can escalate when EVs are stored densely together...

This proposal could really shake things up for e-bike riders and delivery services...

Thank you for sharing this—those photos are absolutely wild. That’s every e-bike owner’s worst nightmare right there. Your brother’s trunk solution is… definitely creative, but wow—that’s a pretty high-stakes workaround. Hopefully, he’s got solid insurance on that car. Honestly, seeing this...

Quick update on the shared cabinet idea with my neighbors: Yeah… that went nowhere. 😅 Most people just don’t see it as a real issue. “Been fine so far” seems to be the mindset. Honestly that made me more uncomfortable, not less — knowing multiple batteries (and not all of them from known...

Thanks for the recommendation! I’ve been researching safe storage and charging solutions for a while now, so I’ve definitely looked at these explosion-proof bags. The price is super tempting, and I honestly almost bought one myself. However, I watched a few videos where creators stress-tested...

Valid points. The regulations are helping, but as the data shows, 4 deaths this year is still 4 too many. For an apartment dweller, even a "rare" event is a nightmare scenario.

I did ask, and they actually sent me a UL2849 report. It looks legit on paper, but when I search for its brand name on the UL site, it shows up nowhere.

Thanks for sharing that UL search site. I actually went ahead and checked a few other e-bike brands that my family, friends, and neighbors own, and couldn't find a single one in the database. Guess you really do get what you pay for. It seems like the 'UL' certification sellers claim and the...

Spot on. Once thermal runaway starts, it's a chemical chain reaction that is nearly impossible to stop with a standard extinguisher. A Class D unit is great but out of reach for most home garages.

They really don't make 'em like they used to!

Fair point. But let's be real, a lot of us are stuck with the batteries we already have. I’m actually pretty skeptical of my own setup—I hit up support and they claimed my battery is UL2849. Does that sound legit to you guys, or is that just a red flag for a 'fake' UL cert? That’s why I’m going...

Great upgrade! Thanks for sharing the pics. I totally agree that metal containment is the way to go for Li-ion batteries. I actually looked at doing the safe conversion myself, but honestly, I'm still trying to figure out the best solution for my apartment since I don't have a garage (space is...

Super interesting to watch this! Thx~