Lightweight car batteries

[toolmanmike]

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That is Mutley. I remember him. I can't remember my wife's b day but I can remember a cartoon dog's name. Crazy.

 

[33 IMP]

100%..... I've never been a part of an exploding battery but ( knock on wood six times) I take every charging event carefully.
And also the last prostock Dodge guy ARC Racing almost died from battery charger electrocution.

I had a battery explode in my big-block 65 Galaxie. In the gas station! (Still not sure why! Just driving, not charging).
Almost got shot by the cop exiting the station, he thought someone was shooting at him.

 

[33 IMP]

Considering the battery placement in my Opel, IF the lithium was safe, I'd surely consider it. Just bought a new battery for it a little while ago, so not a priority. And don't call me Shirley.
(Battery is in an enclosed box bolted to the rear frame rails, from underneath. Battery and box has to be lifted on a floor jack, to be able to put the bolts in.)

 

[Kern Dog]

The Lithium Titanate sure seems to be as safe as any lead-acid battery.