GB 38031-2025 “no fire, no explosion”

Diagram comparing the 5-minute limit in GB 38031-2020 with the 2-hour no fire, no explosion requirement in GB 38031-2025, plus the thermal propagation, bottom impact and fast-charge short circuit tests

The GB 38031 page sets out what the 2025 edition of China’s traction battery safety standard requires. This post asks two different questions: how would an engineering team actually go about passing it, and what have the big battery makers said publicly about where they stand? It deliberately does not repeat the test descriptions, so … Read more

Why Is the US Regulating E-Bike and Scooter Batteries?

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Summary for battery pack producers The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has proposed making battery safety for e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards and similar products a federal legal requirement. Today it is a patchwork of voluntary UL standards, retailer conditions and city rules. If a final rule follows the proposal, compliance would be required 180 days … Read more

Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

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What It Means for Battery Pack Producers Summary for battery pack producers If your battery management system (BMS), the microcontrollers, communication chips, or software that monitor and control a battery pack, is designed, developed, or manufactured by an entity from China, Russia, Iran, or North Korea, it will be illegal to import, manufacture, sell, resell, … Read more

Forklift Battery Certification Standards

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UL vs. SGS vs. TÜV Author: Max Khabur, Marketing Director ENEROC USA What Matters Most for Safety and Market Access? Published in recognition of National Forklift Safety Day, June 9 2026 Every June, National Forklift Safety Day serves as a reminder that material handling equipment is simultaneously one of the most productive and most hazardous categories of … Read more

The Cost of Producing a Battery Passport

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The cost of producing a digital battery passport is not a single, flat fee but rather a comprehensive, phased investment that encompasses software platforms, physical marking, compliance audits, and lifecycle data management. Over 90% of the implementation tasks translate into fixed costs, meaning the burden is often heavier for small and medium enterprises compared to … Read more

Status of Battery Passports in 2026

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As of 2026, the battery passport ecosystem has transitioned from a theoretical concept and pilot phase into a period of urgent, large-scale implementation. With the European Union’s strict mandate for full digital battery passports going into effect on February 18, 2027, manufacturers and supply chains are in a critical sprint to build the necessary data … Read more

Global Standards Certifications for BESS

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The Global Standards Certifications for BESS container based solutions is significant. As Battery Energy Storage Systems become critical to modern power infrastructure, compliance with international standards ensures safety, performance, and interoperability across components from cells to containerized systems. Author: BIJAYA KUMAR MOHANTY Here’s a breakdown of key standards at each level: Cell / Module Level: … Read more