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The UK battery strategy sets out the government’s vision for the UK to achieve a globally competitive battery supply chain by 2030.
This report considers electrical energy storage systems for application when hybridised with solar electricity generation
Product Recall for BOOW LiFePO4 Leisure Battery presenting a serious risk of fire.
Product recall for ESS Home Batteries presenting a risk of fire due to the potential for the batteries to overheat.
Information for premises managers about assessing and managing fire risks involving the lithium batteries used in e-cycles and e-scooters.
OPSS is taking enforcement action and warning consumers about a dangerous e-bike battery manufactured by a company called UPP.
Summary of a rapid technology assessment (RTA) looking at emerging battery technologies.
Product Recall for RELiON Battery Insight Series 48V 30aH presenting a serious risk of fire.
Information for public transport operators about assessing and managing fire risks involving the lithium batteries used in e-cycles and e-scooters.
Understand the European Community (EC) Directive 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators.
Check the tariff classification for a four-wheeled vehicle with an electric motor powered by rechargeable batteries.
The government announces funding for new charging technologies, which mean families could use their electric vehicle batteries to power their homes and save on bills.
Product Recall for HL R-Team E-Bike Batteries and Chargers presenting a serious risk of electric shock, fire and explosion.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness among parents and carers about potential hazards to children associated with swallowing small magnets, button batteries, loose/small toy parts and imitation food.
Seeking views on simplifying the weight thresholds used to define a battery as “portable”.
This MGN provides best practice marine guidance to facilitate safe and environmentally friendly battery solutions for vessels utilising lithium-ion batteries.
How to buy, safely charge and store an e-cycle and spot the warning signs of a fire hazard.
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