Hi,
Uncle Fred:
Never would have thought that a discussion of batteries would be so interesting.
A long time ago i started to respect these devices that many people consider not so important. In one opportunity in winter time i kept a Ld acid battery being night long charging (~ 2 Amps) and before leaving with my VW beetle when disconnecting the leads a loud hydrogen explosion (inside the car) made me respect the issue a litle more.
...group who aspire to make the unknown, known and it benefits us all.
Precisely, this is the motivation behind our diligent work. These devices are not simple, Boeing, NTSB and many professionals in the industry are learning (technically speaking) and trying to do the best for Aviation Safety.
The message to the high rocks of the entities involved including FAA is clear. The issue deserves kind attention.
Thanks for your incentive.