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Aerogel is meant to make EV batteries safer — but what is this special substance?

The Department of Energy is focusing on aerogels to reduce the severity of lithium battery fires. a lab that creates the substance shares the pros and cons of this technology in creating safer EVs.

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Ari Daniel
Ari Daniel is a reporter for NPR's Science desk where he covers global health and development.