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Working Within the UN IWG Committee to Ensure Safe Lithium Shipping for All
Article Summary Lithium-ion batteries are inherently safe when properly designed, tested, and handled. In rare cases, however, misuse, improper shipping, damage in transit, or manufacturing defects can make them a significant risk. Lithium batteries have existed for decades, but they became commonplace only in the last 10 to 20 years, and that is when the…
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Getting Involved in the SAE G-27 Lithium Battery Packaging Performance Committee
Article Summary Lithium batteries are inherently safe when properly designed and tested, but the rapid growth of lithium-powered devices demands standards that keep pace with the technology, particularly for air cargo, where a thermal runaway event is far more dangerous than in other modes of transport. This article explains the role of the SAE G-27…
