These include performance and durability requirements for industrial batteries, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, and light means of transport (LMT) batteries; safety standards for stationary battery energy storage systems (SBESS); and information requirements on SOH and expected lifetime.
Batteries Transport is a joint industry initiative with the goal of facilitating the implementation of the legal requirements applicable to the transport of battery cells, batteries and equipment containing batteries.
One of the major risks associated with the transport of batteries and battery-powered equipment is short-circuit of the battery as a result of the battery terminals coming into contact with other batteries or metal objects.
Ensuring regulatory compliance when transporting lithium batteries is crucial for mitigating safety risks and avoiding legal issues. Lithium batteries, while essential in powering modern devices, present significant challenges due to their chemical composition and potential hazards.
From electric vehicles to laptops to massive grid storage systems, the demand for batteries is growing. And so is the need to ship batteries safely and efficiently. But hold up! You can’t just toss lithium batteries in a box and call it a day. Transporting batteries is a serious business.
The United States restricts the transport of certain primary (non-rechargeable) lithium metal batteries, both packaged batteries and those packed with our contained in equipment, from transport on passenger carrying aircraft.