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Chinese e-Bike/Scooter Battery Fire Risks Are No Joke! [Podcast]

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Renaud is joined by regular guest, Clive Greenwood, an international product compliance expert based in China. They talk about the growing risks of Li-ion batteries used in Chinese e-bikes and scooters amid many high-profile fires in China, deaths in the West, and grave warnings from the FDNY. Clive also makes suggestions about how legislation can change to improve safety moving forward.

As these personal vehicles become more popular and importers around the world source them from China, it pays to understand the risks…spoiler alert, they’re no joke!

 

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Episode sections

  • 00:00 – Greetings and introduction.
  • 03:57 – Looking at the risks of Li-ion batteries used in micro-mobility in China.
  • 09:21 – What is the Chinese government doing to combat the dangers of batteries?
  • 17:53 – What if you’re buying e-bikes and scooters, or batteries for them, from China now?
  • 21:22 – Does China need new battery regulations to make them safer, or to just enforce the current ones?
  • 25:42 –  Safety tips for battery buyers.
  • 28:46 – E-bikes and scooters are a new source of risk people need to adapt to.
  • 33:01 – Wrapping up.

 

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Buying Lithium Batteries From China: Key Criteria [List]

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Buying Lithium Batteries From China Key Criteria (List)Many of today’s consumer electronic products include batteries, so buying lithium batteries from China is a common requirement for many importers. But when you’re sourcing battery suppliers, what are the key criteria you’re going to need to research in order to find the right fit? Find out here…

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Battery Safety Testing 101 For Buyers + Videos

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Batteries are an integral component for many of today’s electronics, so battery safety testing should be a key concern for importers.

Don’t forget that, as the importer of either batteries or electronic devices that include batteries, you’re liable for consumer injury should the batteries turn out to be dangerous. You should also assure that your batteries comply with your market’s regulatory demands, which could mean, for instance, not importing batteries made with certain materials.

So, how to assess whether your batteries will be compliant and safe? Battery safety testing.

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Types Of Batteries For Buyers Of Consumer Electronics [Introductory Guide]

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Sourcing batteries for your new electronic product can be confusing. There are so many different types that selecting the most appropriate in terms of cost, features, and performance can be challenging for buyers…

Types Of Batteries For Buyers Of Consumer Electronics [Introductory Guide]

An important part of the electronic product development process is choosing the correct type of battery for your product. Consumers, perhaps, often take the battery in their device for granted, but as a buyer it’s different…

You should be concerned with:

  • Cost
  • Compliance
  • Safety
  • Performance
  • Longevity

Amongst other things!

Get it wrong, and consumers will no doubt complain that the device doesn’t perform well, is too expensive, etc, perhaps resulting in returns or sluggish sales.

🔎 Related: Lithium Ion Battery Safety Guidelines For US Imports

 

So, a thorough introduction to the various types of batteries would be helpful?

Yes, a buyer’s first step when sourcing batteries should be understanding the options.

For instance, would your product be best off using primary or secondary cells? What power capacity is your device likely to require, and does that influence battery choice? How does battery capacity work and is measured?

So, for this reason, we’ve created a guide: Different Types Of Batteries For Electronic Products (Importer’s Guide)

In it, you’ll see useful information, such as a description of battery types and their pros & cons. The FAQs section is really great, as it delves into many of the questions battery buyers are asking, such as the difference between a cell and a battery, what information battery buyers really need from their supplier, how to test battery voltage with a multimeter, some of the key battery compliance standards to be aware of, what a battery management system for Lithium-ion and other secondary batteries is, issues related to battery disposal, and much more.

Take a look 👀 Here’s the section about Li-Po batteries which are commonly used in high-end smartphones and laptops:

li po batteries section

 

Where to read the guide?

The good news is that this guide requires no form fills to read and is totally free.

All you need to do get a good grounding in the different types of batteries which are available for buyers manufacturing electronic products is hit the button below 👇:

Different Types Of Batteries For Electronic Products (Importer’s Guide)