Lithium-Ion Battery Safety US Congress Reviews Bills for Electric Mobility Tools

TapTechNews August 14th news, recently, the safety issue of lithium-ion batteries has attracted widespread attention. In the United States, federal and state-level legislative bodies are actively considering introducing relevant regulations to prevent fire accidents caused by lithium-ion batteries.

TapTechNews noted that behind this initiative is a recent fire incident of an electric Mercedes-Benz in South Korea, which prompted the South Korean government to start formulating electric vehicle battery policies. At the same time, the United States has also increased its attention to the safety issue of electric mobility products.

According to AutoNews, the US Congress is currently reviewing two supporting bills aimed at ensuring the safety of lithium-ion batteries in all electric mobility tools including electric bicycles. One of the bills was passed by the House of Representatives in May this year, requiring the US Consumer Product Safety Commission to formulate new battery and related equipment (such as chargers, cables, and external battery packs) standards. On August 1, the Senate Commerce Committee approved another bill, also requiring the Consumer Product Safety Commission to formulate new battery standards.

Gabe Knight, a safety policy analyst at Consumer Reports, said: We have had fires, deaths, and injuries all over the country. Therefore, it is crucial to enact federal legislation to protect all Americans, whether in New York, California, Florida, or anywhere else.