The likelihood of a lithium-ion battery fire is the same on the ground as it is in the air, but the danger is much greater during air travel. UL Standards & Engagement Director of Technology and Systems David Wroth spoke with CBS Mornings about the increasing rates of lithium-ion battery fire incidents on planes and the current level of passenger awareness regarding these risks.
Learn more about ULSE’s Thermal Runaway Incident Program and explore TRIP data in our report, Lithium-Ion Battery Incidents and Their Impact on Aviation Safety.