The so-called “Maui Method” removes a battery’s charge in brine, preventing fires by eliminating the hazard.

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A startup in California, with the rather odd name of Qnovo, says it has developed a new way of rapidly recharging conventional lithium-ion batteries. With Qnovo's technology, you can get six hours of ...