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Charles 9

Re: Brave New World

"The only way that situation could change would be legislation mandating removable batteries - and I don't see even the EU going that far ; )"

And I think they will. Two words: Note 7. Many airlines already ban them specifically, and it wouldn't take too many more spontaneous battery combustion to get internalized batteries classed an unacceptable fire risk. At least removable batteries can be replaced when danger signs such as bulging emerge.

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