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Managing Lithium-Ion Battery Recalls: A Comprehensive Guide
Article Summary With the global lithium-ion battery market valued at over $60 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $180 billion by 2030, recall management has become a critical operational discipline rather than a rare contingency, and this white paper lays out why: at least 78 lithium-ion battery recalls occurred in the U.S. between 2012…
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Inside the SAE G-27 Testing Process: Ensuring Lithium Battery Safety in Transit
Article Summary Safe transport of lithium batteries depends on packaging that has been proven to work, and until recently there was no consistent way to prove it. Before the SAE G-27 standard, lithium-ion battery packaging was evaluated with varied and often inconsistent methods, which created uncertainty about package safety, discrepancies in results between test labs,…
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Why Lithium Battery State of Charge Matters: The 30% Rule and Beyond
Article Summary One of the best-known rules in lithium-ion battery transport is ICAO’s 30% state-of-charge rule, and this article explains both why it exists and why it isn’t enough on its own. Lithium-ion batteries are safest when they carry less stored energy: ICAO determined that at or below 30% charge, batteries have less stored energy…
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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Encourage Industry Professionals to Attend Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium in March 2025
— Time is running out to register for this two-day event featuring cutting-edge insights and live lithium-ion battery safety demonstrations— Waxahachie, TX – March 10, 2025 – As end of March draws near, Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Ltd. are urging battery industry professionals to secure their spot at the Navigating Battery Safety, Regulations &…
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The Evolution of Lithium Battery Safety: Insights from the SAE G27 Lithium Battery Packaging Performance Committee
Article Summary Lithium batteries power everything from smartphones to electric vehicles, but the risk of thermal runaway — where a battery overheats and potentially ignites — has made air transport packaging a critical safety concern. This article traces the origin and progress of the SAE G27 Lithium Battery Packaging Performance Committee, formed at the request…
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The Critical Role of In-House HazMat Expertise in Developing Lithium-Ion Battery Packaging Solutions
Article Summary When it comes to designing safe and compliant packaging solutions for lithium batteries, having in-house HazMat experts is invaluable. These specialists not only understand current regulations but also keep an eye on future trends, ensuring that packaging solutions remain compliant for years to come. Why Regulatory Knowledge is Essential Lithium battery storage and…
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Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy to Host Navigating Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium in March 2025
— A two-day event offering cutting-edge insights and live li-ion battery safety testing demonstrations to help attendees stay ahead of evolving regulations and industry changes — WAXAHACHIE, Texas, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As March draws near, Americase and Shmuel De-Leon Energy Ltd. urge industry professionals to register for the upcoming Navigating Battery Safety, Regulations & Innovation Symposium, taking…
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Ensuring Safe and Compliant Battery Logistics: Bluewater Battery Logistics Partners with HazMat Safety Consulting
As the demand for lithium battery recycling, resale, and repurposing grows, navigating the evolving regulatory landscape has become increasingly complex. In response, Bluewater Battery Logistics has announced an official partnership with HazMat Safety Consulting, strengthening their commitment to safe and DOT-compliant battery management solutions across the United States. This collaboration, built on two years of…
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Preparing for Regulatory Audits in the Lithium-Ion Battery Industry: Ensuring Compliance in Transportation and Storage
Article Summary An audit is only as good as the auditor conducting it, and this article argues that’s the weak point most lithium-ion battery compliance programs overlook: many companies rely on internal or external auditors who lack the depth of knowledge needed to conduct a meaningful audit, understanding both the letter and the spirit of…
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Navigating Global Lithium-Ion Battery Transportation Regulations: A Comprehensive Guide to the International Regulations for Transporting Lithium-Ion Batteries
Article Summary Q&A with Chris Egloff and Mike Pagel, Americase Question #1: What are the key differences between major international regulations for transporting lithium-ion batteries, such as those from the UN, IATA, and the EU? The key differences in lithium-ion battery transportation regulations primarily involve modal distinctions. This means that the regulations vary depending on…
