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

End-of-Life and Damaged Battery Transportation

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Navigating State and Federal Regulations for battery transportation. Article written by: Bluewater Battery Logistics bluewaterbattery.com Navigating the world of battery transportation can feel like trying to solve a puzzle with pieces that just don’t seem to fit. We have energy transition under way, when many technologies and even the whole markets are switching to electric … Read more