The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.
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Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
Some of the most influential American innovations began as side projects, accidents, or niche engineering solutions before quietly changing how people communicate, travel, work, eat, and survive.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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