LiPo batteries are generally safer and more environmentally friendly than other R/C batteries like NiCd and NiMH. LiPo batteries have become the most common high performance R/C battery and are used in R/C cars, boats, planes, helis, multirotors and more. However, if charged, discharged, stored, maintained, or handled improperly, they can become extremely dangerous. This […] Jan 12, 2022. — Atlanta, GA. For electric vehicles (EVs) to become mainstream, they need cost-effective, safer, longer-lasting batteries that won’t explode during use or harm the environment. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology may have found a promising alternative to conventional lithium-ion batteries made from a common Lithium-ion cells are more energy-dense, have a higher power output, and are more cost-effective than LiFePO4 batteries. However, LiFePO4 cells have a longer lifespan and are safer than lithium-ion batteries. Depending on the application, either technology may be more suitable. QbEp.