Safer Lithium-Ion Battery Transport: New Charge Limits and Crash Tests.
This law aims to enhance public safety by establishing stricter rules for transporting large lithium-ion batteries, such as those used in electric vehicles. It mandates that most batteries shipped must not exceed a 30% state of charge, significantly lowering the risk of fire or explosion during transport accidents. Furthermore, new impact tests will be developed to ensure batteries are more resilient to damage while being moved.
Key points
Large lithium-ion batteries (e.g., for EVs) must be transported charged to a maximum of 30% capacity to minimize fire risk.
The Department of Transportation must develop and implement new mandatory impact tests to make batteries more resistant to damage during shipping.
These changes are designed to improve safety across road, rail, and air transport, protecting the public from hazards associated with flammable materials.
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