Boeing’s original 787 battery testing pointed to overcharging as main concern

April 23, 2013
Extensive testing on lithium ion batteries during the 787 certification process led Boeing to believe that “significant overcharging” was the only occurrence that would cause the batteries to vent fire, according to a senior Boeing executive. Testifying Tuesday in Washington DC at a US National...

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