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Originally Posted by MX-5RACER
Until lithium technology is adapted to work in all cars and overcome the voltage issues (Very few of the lithium batteries have sufficient protection circuits) that happens in off-normal conditions, I think we need to look at potentially banning them in Solo. I definitely think a minimum 10lb weight will not solve or band-aid the problem.
Anyone who questions how safe lithium car batteries may or may not be, please go look at some of the horror stories in the RC world where tiny 7.2v packs have started fires etc. in storage, not even in use.
I would be in favor of not allowing lithium batteries, unless manufactured with one.
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I think I have a letter worth writing, something like:
"I'm opposed to the proposed rule #32184 Lithium Ion Batteries as written. If the purpose is cost constraint it does nothing as lighter batteries are available at the same price point as 10 pound batteries.
If, however, the purpose of the rule is to ban the use of Lithium batteries as replacement for Lead Acid on the basis of safety (especially fire risk) then the rule should be written to either ban Lithium based batteries or only allow Lead Acid batteries, to include AGM unless OEM supplied."
If you agree, feel free to copy/edit as you wish and submit.