Lithium battery goes up in smoke at Gainesville….

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I'll never go to one after everything I've heard about them. I've always used Optima Red Tops and I've literally never heard anyone talk poorly of them. I can use one for 2-3 years before I have to replace it too. What's the benefits to a lithium battery? Lighter? More powerful? I've never had any issues with a gel battery and whatever upsides there are don't seem to out-weigh the risks.