65 This will not end well, Japan is set to Launch Submarines with Lithium Batteries (www.popularmechanics.com) posted 345 days ago by WestCelt 345 days ago by WestCelt +65 / -0 Japan's Jumbo New Submarine Runs on Lithium-Ion Batteries The same tech that powers your phone also propels one of the most advanced subs in the world. 20 comments share 20 comments share save hide report block hide replies
Not all lithium batteries are the same chemistry, phone batteries are LiPo and will swell and catch fire if punctured, traction batteries and UPS are usually LiFePO4 which don’t catch fire.