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In 1996, the University of Texas discovered that phosphate can be used as a cathode material for rechargeable lithium batteries. Lithium phosphate has good electrochemical properties and low resistance. This is achieved through nano-scale phosphate cathode materials. The main advantages are high rated current and long cycle life; good thermal stability, enhanced safety and tolerance to abuse. If kept at a high voltage for a long time, lithium phosphate is more resistant to all charging conditions and has less stress than other lithium-ion systems. The disadvantage is that the lower nominal voltage of the 3.2V battery makes the specific energy lower than the cobalt-doped lithium-ion battery. For most batteries, low temperatures will reduce performance, and elevated storage temperatures will shorten their service life, and lithium phosphate is no exception. Lithium phosphate has a higher self-discharge than other lithium-ion batteries, which may cause aging and thus balance problems, but these can be compensated by selecting high-quality batteries or using advanced battery management systems. The figure below summarizes the properties of lithium phosphate. Lithium phosphate is commonly used instead of lead-acid starter batteries. Four batteries in series produce 12.80V, which is similar to the voltage of six 2V lead-acid batteries in series. By reducing the number of batteries to reduce the overall weight of the car, the car can start more quickly and powerfully, which is for those who pursue car start performance. By connecting four lithium phosphate batteries in series, the voltage of each battery is 3.60V, which is the correct full charge voltage. At this time, the charging should be disconnected, but continue charging while driving. Lithium phosphate tolerates some overcharging; however, since most vehicles keep the voltage at 14.40V for long periods of time during long-distance travel, it may increase the mechanical stress of the lithium phosphate battery. Time will tell us how long lithium phosphate can withstand overcharge as an alternative to lead-acid batteries. Low temperature will also reduce the performance of Li-ion, which may affect the starting ability under extreme conditions. However, compared with the low temperature of lead-acid batteries that cannot be started, the LiFePO4 Battery's instantaneous discharge current reaches 6C and it can still start normally. LiFePO4 Battery has good safety and long life, moderate specific energy, and enhanced discharge ability.

The digital technology age means a massive boom in devices and increasing energy demand, but it doesn`t have to come at the cost of the environment. The changes to our work lives and leisure time in the digital technology age have been profound – and with the coming of artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous vehicles and the Internet of Things, the pace of change will accelerate. Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum`s Founder and Executive Chairman, calls this the fourth industrial revolution and one of today`s biggest leadership challenges. One question is how to power this technological boom, particularly considering the need to protect the environment by using fewer fossil fuels. We need energy to produce those devices that drive the digital age, ship them around the world and keep them charged. When they no longer function – or we are just ready for the latest upgrade – we discard them, generating a potential waste problem. How do we then ensure that the benefits of the digital age do not cost us the Earth? The Internet of (even more) Things The digital revolution is transforming every aspect of our lives. Advances in technology and data collection are making the Internet of Things a reality as it is embedded into the environments where we live, work and play. The resulting smart cities will use technology and internet-connected devices to guide self-driving vehicles, improve public safety and deliver services more efficiently. At home, smart meters, smart lighting and connected appliances will help us to save time and use less energy. Businesses will be transformed by 3D printing, robotics and advanced manufacturing materials. Analysts expect this Internet of Things to number as many as 17.6 billion devices by the beginning of the 2020s. That number – the equivalent of one or two devices for every person on the planet – does not include smartphones, tablets or laptop and desktop computers, which are still proliferating. The need to power these devices will boost the market for lithium-ion batteries from $29.68 billion in 2015 to $77.42 billion by 2024, according to Transparency Market Research. We are becoming more power hungry just at a time when we need to be conserving energy. Batteries backing-up the grid The fourth industrial revolution means more batteries, but these in turn can play a role in providing green power. As the world looks to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels for energy, the answer is increasing use of renewable energy sources: wind, sea and solar. However, such sources do not deliver constant, predictable energy levels so we need to store the energy from periods of plenty so that we can call on it at other times. Integrating batteries with national power grids or with smaller, self-contained microgrids will be an important part of the solution to our energy needs in the decades to come. The industrial revolutions of the 18th and 19th centuries transformed lives but generated lots of pollution, covering many cities in a dense smog, with appalling health consequences. In the present day, we are more environmentally aware, but the impact of technology can be forgotten in the rush to progress. We must ensure that issues of sustainability and reuse of materials are core principles. Because in the circular economy, today`s goods are tomorrow`s resources. We should ensure the sustainable development can go on forever!

BYD allowed outsiders for the first time on Wednesday into its Chongqing, China factory that produces its Blade Battery. More than 100 media and industry experts toured the FinDreams Battery Factory, which began production of the new battery on March 29. The electric vehicle manufacturer developed much of the production equipment at a total investment of 10 billion yuan, or $1.4 billion USD, and has an annual production capacity of 20GWH. The Blade Battery can be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in 33 minutes, supporting the BYD Han EV`s acceleration of zero to 100 km/h, or 62 mph, in 3.9 seconds. Its accumulated mileage can reach 1.2 million km, or 745,645 mph, after 3,000 cycles of charging and discharging. [In short, the Blade Battery outpaces ternary lithium batteries and traditional lithium iron phosphate batteries among the metrics of longevity, power and strength," BYD said. BYD Han EV The Han EV is BYD`s flagship sedan model is slated for launch later this month. [BYD`s Han EV is the first electric vehicle equipped with the Blade Battery, possessing a cruising range of 605 km (375 mph) with a single charge," said Li Yunfei, vice general manager of BYD Auto Sales. The factory has a highly specialized environment, reaching the same standards as LCD screen production. [The nature of the factory`s environment can be seen in the core production process," BYD said in a statement. Sun Huajun, vice general manager of the FinDreams Battery Factory, said the strict conditions are a [necessary foundation" to the Blade Battery`s high safety standards. [The nearly one-meter-long pole piece can achieve tolerances of within ±0.3mm, and the accuracy and speed of a single-piece lamination have an efficiency of 0.3s/pcs. This is the first of its kind in the world. This form of lamination comes from BYD`s completely independent development of its equipment and cutting-edge solutions – aspects that are uncopiable," he said. The Blade Battery is a single-cell battery that can be placed in an array and inserted into a battery pack like a blade. BYD Blade Battery [Compared with ternary lithium batteries and traditional lithium iron phosphate batteries, it holds notable advantages in its high safety, long range and enduring longevity," BYD said.

While smartphones, smart homes and even smart wearables are growing ever more advanced, they're still limited by power. The battery hasn't advanced in decades. But we're on the verge of a power revolution. Big technology and car companies are all too aware of the limitations of lithium-ion batteries. While chips and operating systems are becoming more efficient to save power we're still only looking at a day or two of use on a smartphone before having to recharge. While it may be some time before we get a week's life out of our phones, development is progressing well. We've collected all the best battery discoveries that could be with us soon, from over the air charging to super-fast 30-second re-charging. Hopefully, you'll be seeing this tech in your gadgets soon. SVOLT unveils cobolt free batteries for EVs While the emission-reducing properties of electric vehicles are widely accepted, there's still controversy around the batteries, particularly the use of rare earth metals like cobolt. SVOLT, based in Changzhou, China, has announced that it has manufactured cobolt-free batteries designed for the EV market. Aside from reducing the rare earth metals, the company is claiming that they have a higher energy density, which could result in ranges of up to 800km (500 miles) for electric cars, while also lengthening the life of the battery and increasing the safety. Exactly where we'll see these batteries we don't know, but the company has confirmed that it's working with a large European manufacturer. A step closer to silicon anode lithium-ion batteries Looking to overcome the problem of unstable silicon in lithium-ion batteries, researchers at University of Eastern Finland have developed a method to produce a hybrid anode, using mesoporous silicon microparticles and carbon nanotubes. Ultimately the aim is to replace graphite as the anode in batteries and use silicon, which has ten times the capacity. Using this hybrid material improves the performance of the battery, while the silicon material is sustainably produced from barley husk ash. Lithium-sulphur batteries could outperform Li-Ion, have lower environmental impact Monash University researchers have developed a lithium-sulphur battery that can power a smartphone for 5 days, outperforming lithium-ion. The researchers have fabricated this battery, have patents and the interest of manufacturers. The group has funding for further research in 2020, saying that continued research into cars and grid use will continue. The new battery technology is said to have a lower environmental impact than lithium-ion and lower manufacturing costs, while offering the potential to power a vehicle for 1000km (620 miles), or a smartphone for 5 days. IBM's battery is sourced from sea water and out-performs lithium-ion IBM Research is reporting that it has discovered a new battery chemistry that is free from heavy metals like nickel and cobalt and could potentially out-perform lithium-ion. IBM Research says that this chemistry has never been used in combination in a battery before and that the materials can be extracted from seawater. The performance of the battery is promising, with IBM Research saying that it can out-perform lithium-ion in a number of different areas - it's cheaper to manufacture, it can charge faster than lithium-ion and can pack in both higher power and energy densities. All this is available in a battery with low flammability of the electrolytes. IBM Research points out that these advantages will make its new battery technology suitable for electric vehicles, and it is working with Mercedes-Benz amongst others to develop this technology into a viable commercial battery.

In the case of lithium iron batteries with good quality, the attenuation can be controlled within 5% in the first year and within 15% in the second year.Ternary types, 1-year decline in 7-10%, 2-year decline in 20-25%.Of course, specific and use load, use frequency has a relationship, here is just a general statement. Based on a variety of factors, the service characteristics of lithium iron battery can be roughly expressed as follows: relatively large size, low temperature performance is relatively general, but it can maintain a relatively gentle decay rate in its life cycle, which can be used for about 8 years.And if you use it in the warm place, Lithium iron phosphate batteries last a little longer than eight years. Three lithium battery features: small volume, can be installed with a larger capacity, winter performance decline is not much, the initial capacity is larger, than iron lithium battery has an obvious mileage advantage, the general life of about 8 years. But also we need to see the cycle of complete charge and discharge, three lithium in daily use can reach 1200 times of complete charge and discharge, if the charge and discharge cycle is long, it will have a higher life. However, the cycle life of lithium iron phosphate battery can reach more than 2000 times, and the standard charging rate (5 hours) can reach 2000 times.The lead-acid battery of the same quality is "new half a year, old half a year, maintenance and maintenance half a year", with a maximum time of 1-1.5 years, while the theoretical life of lithium iron phosphate battery under the same conditions will reach 7-8 years.Taken into account, the performance-price ratio is theoretically more than 4 times that of lead-acid batteries.Large current discharge can charge and discharge rapidly with a large current of 2C. Under the special charger, the battery can be fully charged within 40 minutes after charging 1.5C, and the starting current can reach 2C. However, the lead-acid battery has no such performance. Real life of LiFePO4 batteries 1. Different discharge rates of LiFePO4 batteries in different environments: Small make up to introduce the first that the Lithium iron phosphate batteries under different environments, it will have different discharge rate, and the minimum discharge rate can reach 0.5 c, maximum discharge rate can reach 10 c, and this kind of battery in either discharge rate, in the process of discharge will be very smooth, in general voltage is very smooth, almost will remain the same, only when the Lithium iron phosphate batteries discharge end, will find it will be a sharp decline phenomenon, this can be very effective that the lithium iron phosphate battery it has very good discharge properties.That means its true life span is very long. 2. Display of LiFePO4 at different temperatures: Second to introduce, Lithium iron phosphate batteries in different adjustment of temperature, also can have different discharge phenomenon, we have to set the temperature to minus 20 to 40 degrees or above 40 degrees, at that time you will find that the LiFePO4 batteries in 23 ℃, power capacity can reach 100%, and the amount of discharge at 0 ℃ is 78%, which means lithium battery in different temperature under the conditions of its discharge rate is different, so we should be sure to keep it in the temperature of a particular area,when we estimated to illustrate the Lithium iron phosphate batteries. The results are good, in terms of their performance at extreme temperatures, the real life of lithium iron carbonate batteries is very long, up to 570 discharge cycles. 3. Experiments of LiFePO4 battery placed at zero voltage: Put the LiFePO4 battery in the zero voltage experiment, we found that after 3 days of battery charge, in such an environment to continue the cycle of discharge, and its capacity just change very little, which means that its capacity recovery is very good.

Lithium iron phosphate battery( LiFePO4 battery ) pack charging mode (1) Constant voltage charging method: During the charging process, the output voltage of the charging power supply is kept constant.With the change of the charge state of the lithium iron phosphate battery pack, the charging current is automatically adjusted. If the specified voltage constant value is appropriate, it can not only ensure the complete charging of the power battery, but also reduce gas and water loss as far as possible.This charging method only considers the change of the battery voltage, which can not reflect the whole charging condition of the battery effectively.Its initial charging current is too large, often causing damage to the power battery.In view of this disadvantage, constant voltage charging is rarely used. (2) Constant current charging method: During the whole charging process, the charging current is kept constant by adjusting the output voltage.Keeping the charging current constant, the charging rate is relatively low.Constant current charging control method is simple, but because the lithium battery's acceptable current capacity is gradually decreased with the process of charging, to the later period of charging, the power battery's receiving capacity decline, charging current utilization greatly reduced.The advantages of this method are simple operation, convenience, easy to realize, easy to calculate the charge. (3) Constant current and constant voltage charging method: This charging method is a simple combination of the above two. In the first stage, constant current charging method is adopted to avoid excessive charging current at the beginning of constant voltage charging. In the second stage, the constant voltage charging method is adopted to avoid the overcharging phenomenon caused by constant current charging. Lithium iron phosphate battery pack is the same as any other sealed rechargeable battery, needs to control the charge, not excessive charge, otherwise easy to damage the battery. Generally, the charging method of lithium iron phosphate batteries is constant current and then voltage limit. (4) Chopper charging method: The chopper charging method is adopted. Under this method, the constant current source current, and switch tube controls the charge circuit, to make it open again after a period of time off for a period of time, cycle, the advantage of this approach is that when through an external circuit for the battery, the battery inside the ion needs to have certain response time, if continued to charge of it, may reduce the potential of its capacity.And after charging for a period of time, add a turn off time, can let the battery bipolar ions have a diffusion process, so that the battery has a "digestion" time, which will make the battery utilization rate greatly increased, improve the charging effect. Starlight is a professional manufacturer engaging in research, development, production, marketing and service of lithium ion battery pack and battery management system. LiFePo4 is the major and super safe material. We have more 30 types of battery model, and could make OEM battery pack from 12v-200v, 10-200ah, which can be used in cars starting, motorcycle, electric vehicle, E-bike, UPS, energy storage system, E-scooter, E-tools,unmanned airplane, golf cart, fork lift, cleaning car , electric wheelchair, etc. If you have any questions about the LiFePO4 battery, you can contact us! We can quickly deal with your problem!

The full name of LiFePO4 is lithium iron phosphate lithium ion battery.Because its performance is particularly suitable for power applications, the word "power" is added in the name, namely, lithium iron phosphate power battery.Some people call it a "lithium iron power battery," and do you know how to charge lithium iron phosphate?The following for you to introduce the lithium iron phosphate battery charging skills. 1, Before solve the problem, first we need to understand the structure and working principle of lithium iron phosphate batteries. LiFePO4 as the positive pole of the battery, connected to the battery positive electrode by aluminum foil and polymer is among the diaphragm, which separates the positive and negative, but cannot pass lithium ionic and electronic, right is composed of carbon (graphite) battery cathode, the copper foil and negative connection of the battery. Between the upper and lower end of the battery is the battery electrolyte, the battery by metal enclosure sealed package.When the lithium iron phosphate battery is charged, the lithium ions in the positive electrode migrate to the negative electrode through the polymer membrane.During discharge, lithium ions in the negative electrode migrate through the diaphragm towards the positive electrode.Lithium-ion batteries are named for the way lithium ions move back and forth between charge and discharge. 2. During battery charging, lithium ions migrate from the surface of lithium iron phosphate crystal to the crystal surface. Under the action of electric field force, lithium ions enter the electrolyte, pass through the diaphragm, and then migrate to the surface of graphite crystal through the electrolyte, and then embed into the graphite lattice.At the same time, the electrons flow to the positive aluminum foil collector through the conductive body, and then flow to the negative copper foil collecting fluid through the polar ear, battery pole column, external circuit, negative pole column and negative ear, after that flow to the graphite negative pole through the conductive body, so that the charge of the negative pole reaches the balance.When lithium ion is deintercalated from lithium iron phosphate, it is converted into iron phosphate. 3. When the battery is discharged, lithium ions are removed and inlaid from the graphite crystal, enter the electrolyte, pass through the diaphragm, and then migrate to the surface of lithium iron phosphate crystal through the electrolyte, and then re-embedded into the crystal lattice of lithium iron phosphate through the surface.At the same time, the battery flows to the negative copper foil collector through the conductive body, then flows to the positive aluminum foil collector through the pole ear, the negative pole column of the battery, the external circuit, the positive pole column and the positive pole ear of the battery, after that flows to the positive pole of lithium iron phosphate through the conductive body, so as to balance the charge of the positive pole. Note: Please pay attention to water proof and dust proof when using lithium iron phosphate battery, so there should be no water in the storage place, which will affect the performance and service life of the battery. Correct charging method for lithium iron phosphate battery pack The charging method of CCCV is recommended for LiFePO4 battery pack, that is, constant current first and then constant voltage.Constant current recommendation is 0.3Cc.Constant voltage is recommended to be 3.65. That is, the battery should be charged with 0.3C current during constant current process. When the battery voltage reaches 3.65V, the battery should be charged with 3.65V constant voltage.When you use the balance power supply to charge, also pay attention to see the charging current, it is recommended not to use too high voltage charge, adjust the voltage, ensure the charging current in 0.5C below, that`s good for the battery. General upper limit of the lithium iron phosphate battery voltage 3.7 ~ 4 V, discharge threshold voltage of 2 ~ 2.5 V, comprehensive consideration of discharge capacity, discharge voltage, charging time, constant current capacity percentage, security, the five aspects, using constant current constant voltage charging scheme, for the lithium iron phosphate battery pack, charge a reasonable limit set the voltage from 3.55 V to 3.70 V, the recommended value of 3.60 ~ 3.65 V, discharge threshold voltage of 2.2 V to 2.5 V. The charger of lithium iron phosphate battery is different from ordinary lithium battery.The maximum termination voltage of lithium batteries is 4.2 volts;The lithium iron phosphate battery pack is 3.65 volts.When charging a lithium iron phosphate battery pack, it is the line connected by the balanced charging plate. Generally, it is charged in series from both ends. The voltage of the charger is greater than that of the battery pack.The voltage of each single cell detected by the line is equivalent to that of parallel regulator tubes. The charging voltage of each single cell will not exceed the regulator value, while other single cells will continue to be charged through the regulator tube bypass charging. Since the charge of each cell is close to full at this time, it is just balancing each cell, so the charging current is low, and the charge of each cell is replenishing and balancing.The charger can only protect the terminal voltage of the entire battery pack. The balanced charging plate ensures that each unit is overcharged and each unit is fully charged. The charging of the entire lithium battery pack cannot be stopped due to the charging of one battery cell.

Major Chinese cathode manufacturers have been impacted heavily in Q1 amidst disruption caused by the COVID19 pandemic. Revenue of Ningbo Shanshan plunged by 39.85% in the first quarter of 2020 y-on-y, to RMB1.22Bn (US$170M). The company incurred a net loss of RMB83.7M (US$11.8M), compared with a net profit of RMB35.4M (US$5M) over the same period last year. GEM and Ronbay Technology also reported a revenue loss in Q1 2020, with a decrease of 27.04% and 21.13% y-on-y, respectively. GEM posted a 37.14% year-on-year drop in net profit to RMB110M (US$15.5M) for Q1 2020. Roskill View The drop in Q1 2020 revenue of Chinese cathode manufacturers is attributed to weak downstream demand and pandemic-related production disruptions. As China went into lockdown, consumers refrained from making new purchases amidst the pandemic and economic uncertainty. Sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs – which includes both full EVs and hybrids) in China saw a fall of 56.4% in Q1 2020, a reduction of 114,000 units compared to Q1 2019, with major automotive OEM BYD, reporting sales of just 2,803 NEVs in February. In addition to weak NEV sales, sales of smart phones declined by 22% in Q1 2020 y-on-y, further compounding the impact on demand for Li-ion battery cells of both large and small size. In June 2019, the Chinese government cut its NEV subsidies by about half, causing an almost immediate response from the market. Cathode materials demand fell significantly as a result of falling NEV sales in H2 2019, a trend which has continued into 2020. In Q1, many Chinese cathode producers witnessed their worst-ever decline in sales because of the lockdowns enforced to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, a couple of manufactures have scaled back expansion plans since February. Roskill believes that the Chinese EV market will be the key driving force behind continued growth of the Chinese cathode market, with manufacturers expected to increase capacity in line with forecast demand. Since mid-April, China has been easing its lockdown restrictions and the economy is slowly recovering to pre-COVID-19 levels. Incentives provided by the Chinese government, including the extension of tax exemptions and subsidies, are aimed at boosting NEV sales in the remainder of 2020 and 2021. This is likely to sustain some demand growth for cathode materials and support manufacturers in China, although the build-up of inventories at battery cell manufacturers and strong competition for market share in the Chinese domestic market means manufacturers will continue to face strong headwinds in H2 2020 as the global Li-ion battery supply chain recovers. Article from https://roskill.com/news

1. Development of battery industry Battery manufacturing industry is not only a traditional industry, but also an important part of new energy industry in China. It is closely related to new energy vehicles, renewable energy, modern electronic information, new materials, equipment manufacturing and other strategic emerging industries. Battery manufacturing industry is also the most important basic industry in China's national economic construction, which is related to the national economy and people's livelihood and the foundation of building a well-off society; Battery products have a wide range of applications and very important role in adapting to the development of national economy under the new situation of our country, ensuring the strategic needs of national defense, and meeting the diversified needs of public work and living consumption. The battery includes physical battery and chemical battery. Physical battery is a device that directly converts solar energy, heat energy or nuclear energy into direct current energy by using physical effect, such as solar cell, thermoelectric generator, nuclear cell, etc.; chemical battery is a device that directly converts chemical energy into direct current energy, such as lead-acid battery, lithium-ion battery, zinc manganese battery, etc. In the battery, chemical battery is the most important one. Chemical batteries can be divided into primary batteries and secondary batteries according to whether they can be recycled. Among them, the primary battery is the battery that the active substance can only be used once, also known as primary battery, such as zinc manganese battery, alkaline manganese battery, etc.; the secondary battery can be recharged and recycled, also known as battery. The battery uses the chemical reaction of the active substance in the battery to output current in the state of discharge, and the reverse chemical reaction in the state of charge to store electric energy. According to the different electrode materials and working principles, batteries are mainly divided into four categories: lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries, Ni MH batteries and Ni Cd batteries. Among them, lead-acid battery has the advantages of high cost performance, large capacity, high power, long life, safety and reliability, which is the largest production and most widely used battery in the world; lithium ion battery also occupies a certain market share with the advantage of high energy density. 2. Overview of lead acid battery Composition and working principle of lead acid battery Lead acid battery is composed of positive plate, negative plate, separator, electrolyte, plastic tank, etc. The positive active material of lead-acid battery is lead dioxide (PbO2), and the negative active material is lead (PB). The electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid. The positive and negative electrodes are separated by a separator. The ions in the electrolyte can pass through the micropores in the separator, and the electrons on the electrode cannot pass through the separator. After the lead-acid battery is discharged, the active material PbO2 of the positive plate is transformed into lead sulfate (PbSO4) which is attached to the positive plate, and the negative active material Pb is also transformed into lead sulfate (PbSO4) which is attached to the negative plate. The sulfuric acid in the electrolyte diffuses into the plate, and the concentration of the electrolyte decreases. When the lead-acid battery is charged, the opposite reaction occurs. Through charging and discharging reaction, lead-acid batteries can be used repeatedly until the storage capacity can not meet the requirements of electrical appliances, and the service life is terminated. The standard voltage of lead-acid battery is 2V. In order to meet the needs of high voltage of electrical appliances, batteries are often combined in series into 6V, 12V and other batteries; in order to meet the needs of high capacity of electrical appliances, it is often realized by increasing the area of plates or welding the same plates in parallel into a group of electrodes. When a fully charged battery is discharged to a specified voltage according to certain discharge conditions, the amount of electricity released is called the capacity of the battery, and the unit is generally ampere hour (abbreviated as ampere hour, denoted by "ah"). The ability of a battery to release electricity is called energy, which is the capacity of the battery multiplied by the average discharge voltage, usually expressed in volt ampere hour (VAH) or kilovolt ampere hour (KVAh).

A few days ago, eurobat (European automotive and industrial battery manufacturers association) released the 2030 battery innovation roadmap, which makes expectations for the whole power battery market and its segments, including the analysis and evaluation of related technologies. The organization is an industry organization with more than 50 member countries, representing more than 90% of the European automotive and industrial battery industry. Its members include manufacturers of all four existing battery technologies (lead, lithium, nickel and sodium based), forming the entire EU battery manufacturing value chain. Power battery is widely used >>Automotive: batteries contribute to decarbonization in the European transport sector, reducing carbon dioxide emissions through on / off battery and xev innovative solutions; >>Steady state energy: in grid connected and off grid solutions, batteries are essential for the storage of renewable fixed energy for solar and wind farms, and also help to build a more stable and reliable power grid; >>Power material handling: battery is very suitable for forklift, crane and other industrial vehicles to provide power, while reducing noise and emissions; >>Power off-road transportation: batteries are widely used in railway, sea and air transportation, and the widely deployed intelligent charging of road vehicles with large energy capacity also helps to support the energy system of off-road transportation. Three battery technologies coexist with lithium Eurobat represents four existing battery technology manufacturers: traditional lead, new lithium, special nickel and minority sodium. Every kind of battery chemistry has the advantages of being suitable for specific applications, and no battery or technology can meet all the application requirements. Eurobat pointed out that market analysis shows that batteries will play a key role in supporting the European Green agreement proposed in December 2019 and the transition to a decarbonized society and climate neutral economy by 2050. Batteries are recognized as a key driver of decarbonization in transportation, energy, logistics, production and telecommunications, contributing to energy transformation and improving multiple applications. For many years, the European battery industry has been in a leading position in battery innovation and standardization, and has produced reliable products and various quality standards tailored for a variety of applications. The European battery industry adopts a market-oriented approach. In the future, continuous innovation in automotive, power and fixed storage applications will bring about changes in demand. Europe has the experience and expertise to meet the future needs of a variety of applications, so as to continuously adjust and significantly improve its products and maintain flexibility to meet the current and future market needs. >>The growth rate of lithium battery will be the highest In 2019, automotive and industrial lead-acid batteries account for 75% of the global B2B battery market. The CBI / avicenne research report predicts that by 2030, this market will exceed 200 billion euros, reaching 1800 GWH, which is three times of that in 2019. Lithium batteries will continue to maintain the highest growth rate, and lead-based batteries will also grow. By 2030, lithium and lead will still be the mainstream technologies, occupying a considerable market share. At present, a large number of lithium-based standard batteries have been successfully deployed in Europe to serve different applications. >>Every technology has innovation potential Lithium, lead, nickel and sodium based batteries all have potential for innovation and development, and Europe is ready to increase investment in innovation. All of these battery chemistry and technologies will be essential for a low-carbon future. No single cell chemistry or technology can meet all the needs of end users for a variety of applications, including high power and energy density, long life, low cost, excellent safety and minimal environmental impact. Eurobat believes that through the use of innovative materials and battery modules in electrochemical systems and the application of advanced battery management systems, service life performance and safety can be improved. Improvements to this process will be tailored to specific applications. "2030 battery innovation roadmap" is a supplement to eurobat "2019-2024 campaign Manifesto", which provides technical background for innovation potential of key battery technologies to support and guide decision-making. The roadmap emphasizes the importance of considering each application independently in product innovation for battery R & D. For example, the battery characteristics and objectives selected in the EU strategic energy technology plan (set) mainly focus on the use of lithium batteries for plug-in HEV / EV propulsion and secondary EV, and develop the most appropriate technologies for these applications. The roadmap will focus on a variety of key applications and identify key battery performance that needs to be improved to meet the needs of future applications.

Starting and stopping batteries can be distinguished by appearance. The starting and stopping battery has a special label on the appearance, while the ordinary battery has no special symbol. Start stop battery, also known as maintenance free battery, is currently generally AGM and EFB. The special symbols of the two kinds of batteries are different. The details are as follows: Valve controlled, VRLA and AGM batteries are all valve controlled AGM batteries. Marked with ST.N55.Q85.S95.EFB.start/stop.idle stop system for vehicles and other words, are EFB start stop battery. In other words, in the appearance of the battery, if you see one of them, you can judge that the battery is Start-stop battery. AGM originated from the United States of exed, European cars or German cars, generally use AGM. EFB originated in Europe, Germany, Moll, Japanese cars generally use EFB. In addition to the differences in appearance, there are also the following differences between starting and stopping batteries and ordinary batteries: 1. The weight of starting and stopping battery is heavier than that of ordinary battery. 2. Shake the battery, there is no sound of liquid. Is it possible to replace the start-stop battery with a conventional battery when the automatic start stop system is switched off? 1. Program mismatch. The vehicles equipped with start stop system, especially the middle and high-end models of European series, are generally equipped with battery management system (BMS). At the same time, the control network and power consumption system of these vehicles are also more complex. If the EFB or AGM battery is replaced by ordinary battery, the power management system generally does not have the corresponding program with ordinary lead-acid battery, so it is impossible to complete the initialization of battery, and it is also difficult to use That is to say, BMS does not recognize ordinary lead-acid batteries, which will lead to many systems on the car not working properly. 2. Different charging modes. Different kinds of batteries have different charging procedures, especially the charging mode of ordinary wet lead-acid battery is different from that of AGM battery. In some models, if AGM batteries were originally required, they would be replaced by ordinary wet lead-acid batteries. Even if the discharge current can meet the power demand, due to different charging modes, not only the batteries will be damaged prematurely, but also the whole system may not work normally. 3. As the high temperature resistance of AGM battery is not as good as that of ordinary lead-acid battery, it is usually installed in the trunk or car. The common lead-acid battery will inevitably have acid mist discharge in the process of charging and discharging, which is bound to affect the health of drivers and passengers in the car. To sum up: start stop battery and ordinary battery are different in appearance, start stop battery is heavier than ordinary battery, and there is no liquid sound when shaking. When the automatic start stop system is turned off, ordinary batteries can not be used to replace the start stop batteries, because the program does not match and the charging mode is different. The high temperature resistance of AGM batteries is not as good as ordinary lead-acid batteries, and most of them are installed in the trunk or car. The common lead-acid battery will inevitably have acid mist discharge in the process of charging and discharging, which is bound to affect the health of drivers and passengers in the car.

In terms of the overall supply pattern, Wanxiang A123 signed a 48V contract with SGM very early, and also signed with Geely and other independent enterprises. Wanxiang A123 is absolutely good at this. Interestingly, camel company and windsail company, which have transformed from lead-acid battery, are also trying to do a good job of power cell in this field. According to the roadmap planning of 50% HEV with 48V in 2025, the transformation of starting battery can not be avoided, and this field will become the focus of auto parts field.

With the coming of winter, the temperature decreases, and the starting ability of our motorcycle battery is also undergoing a severe test, because the decrease of temperature will reduce the chemical reaction activity inside the battery, and the ability of chemical energy inside the battery to convert electric energy will be weakened. This directly leads to the difficulty of cold start of many cars, the extension of ignition time, and even the inability to start. So let`s talk about the battery today. Motorcycle battery is generally divided into dry battery (maintenance free battery) and water battery, so what is the difference between the two kinds of battery? Maintenance free battery introduction: due to its own structural advantages, electrolyte consumption is very small, in the service life of the basic need not add distilled water. It also has the characteristics of shock resistance, high temperature resistance, small volume and small self discharge. The service life is usually twice as long as that of ordinary batteries. There are also two kinds of maintenance free batteries on the market: the first is to add electrolyte at one time when purchasing, and then do not need maintenance in use (add supplementary solution); the other is that the battery itself has been added electrolyte and sealed when leaving the factory, so the user can not add supplementary solution at all. The general water added lead-acid battery is composed of positive and negative plates, separators, shells, electrolytes and terminals. The chemical reaction of its discharge depends on the active substances of positive plate (lead dioxide and lead) and negative plate (spongy pure lead) is carried out under the action of electrolyte (dilute sulfuric acid solution). The grid frame of electrode plate is made of lead antimony alloy in traditional storage battery, and the maintenance free storage battery is made of lead calcium alloy. The former uses antimony, and the latter uses calcium. This is the fundamental difference between the two. Different materials will produce different phenomena: the traditional battery will reduce the liquid in the process of use, because the antimony on the grid will pollute the sponge like pure lead on the negative plate, weaken the back EMF in the battery after full charge, cause excessive decomposition of water, and a large amount of oxygen and hydrogen will escape from the positive and negative plates respectively, so as to reduce the electrolyte. At low temperature, the output power of this kind of battery is reduced due to the increase of electrolyte viscosity, permeability and resistance, which makes it difficult for the starter to drive the engine and may not reach the minimum starting speed, which affects the engine starting.Because the maintenance free battery uses lead calcium alloy grid frame, the amount of water generated during charging is less, the amount of water evaporation is low, and the shell is sealed, the released sulfuric acid gas is also less, so compared with the traditional battery, it has the advantages of no need to add any liquid, less corrosion of butt wire pile head and wire, strong resistance to overcharge, large starting current and long storage time And so on. Under normal charging voltage, the electrolyte of maintenance free battery only produces a small amount of gas, the electrode plate has strong anti overcharge ability, and has the characteristics of small internal resistance, good low-temperature starting performance and long service life compared with conventional battery. Therefore, it is unnecessary to add distilled water during the whole service period, and it is not necessary to remove it for supplementary charging under normal charging conditions. However, the specific gravity of electrolyte should be checked during maintenance. The water battery should check the liquid level at least once in a year to see if it loses water. If it is lower than the minimum liquid machine scale, it should make up water in time. The battery is maintenance free. If it is a water loss phenomenon caused by frequent overcharge and discharge, it can also be used with appropriate water. In other cases, it is not necessary to add water for maintenance. Generally, the service life of brand-name batteries in the factory is long, so it is necessary to add water and electricity The battery life is more than 3 years, and the maintenance free battery life is more than 4-5 years. However, due to the use of recycled lead or no purified lead, the service life of some miscellaneous batteries on the market is greatly reduced. Generally, it will be invalid in about one year, and there are also defects in the design of anti explosion. Therefore, it is better not to buy inferior batteries at a low price! Our company's Starlight motorcycle lead-acid batteries have a complete range, with a shelf life of one year. Our products are exported to 40 countries and regions! Our company has always been convinced that the principle of good faith for the customer first, warmly welcome new and old customers call the inquiry letter.

Lithium battery has many advantages, but it can not be used in UPS power supply battery for a long time. Why? The main reason is the high cost design threshold of lithium battery, which makes it difficult for ordinary manufacturers to replace lithium battery. Due to the different characteristics of lithium battery and lead-acid battery, the charging curve and circuit are different, and the charging equipment varies with the UPS power supply of different brands and specifications. Therefore, it is almost impossible to directly replace the lead-acid battery with lithium battery when the old UPS battery client replaces the battery every year. What's more difficult is that the lead-acid battery specifications are 12V, and the capacitance ranges from 7Ah to 70ah. To 500ah or higher, the lead-acid batteries are stacked in series and parallel according to the demand. However, UPS lithium battery pack has a protection board BMS to control overshoot and overdischarge. Therefore, if the current lithium batteries are stored in a unit (assuming 48V, 30ah) with a voltage and capacitance in the form of lead-acid batteries, and then stacked in parallel according to the power demand of each computer room, there will be a problem between BMS of each lithium battery pack. Because the existing voltage and power of each battery pack are different, it will produce a protection condition when charging or discharging and cannot be used. UPS power supply battery does not need lithium battery, UPS is mainly a price problem, and its application scope is not wide. At this stage, most of the lithium battery ups are still used in some special projects with relatively high requirements, but the mainstream is lead-acid battery UPS, after all, the price can not be compared. Lithium batteries are two to three times more expensive than traditional lead-acid batteries. Does UPS still use batteries instead of lithium batteries? The price of traditional lead-acid battery UPS is low, and its service life is as long as five years. However, the price of lithium-acid battery UPS is high, which can meet the situation that lead-acid can not meet, such as volume, use environment, etc. in general, there are no special requirements for data center, special vehicle, modified vehicle, etc., so as to save costs. The main problem is the cost. Although it is better than lead-acid battery in volume, weight and safety, if users do not have the rigid requirements in these aspects, they will basically give priority to lead-acid battery. After all, lithium battery UPS is still in the promotion stage. Most manufacturers still don't support lithium-ion batteries. Moreover, the market share of lithium-ion battery UPS accounts for a very small proportion of the whole UPS market, and many manufacturers are not willing to spend too much manpower and material resources to promote this one. This leads to the reason why the ups battery power supply in the market uses lead-acid batteries rather than lithium batteries. Is it better to use lithium battery or lead acid battery for UPS power supply? Advantages of lithium battery: The ups battery uses lithium battery with smaller volume and lighter weight. The volume of lithium battery is 2 / 3 of that of lead-acid battery, and its weight is about 1 / 3 of that of lead-acid battery. Lithium batteries of the same volume have higher capacity than lead-acid batteries. Long life: LiFePO4 battery pack has a longer service life under the same conditions, and the general service life is about 4 to 5 years. Excellent high temperature performance: the thermal peak value of LiFePO4 battery can reach 350 ~ 500 ℃. Fast charging: high current 2C fast charging and discharging, the battery can be fully charged within 40 minutes under 1.5C charging with special charger. Safe and reliable: LiFePO4 has passed strict safety test, and it will not explode even in severe collision. Green environmental protection: in line with European ROHS regulations, it is a green environmental protection battery. No memory effect: it can be used at any time without discharging completely before charging. Good performance: powerful, fast charging and discharging. Advantages of lead-acid battery: The price is cheap, and a considerable number of manufacturers choose to use lead-acid batteries in order to apply the cost to other structures of electric vehicles; The concept of repairable, battery repair can extend the service life has been recognized and accepted by the majority of customers, and the old can be replaced if it is damaged within the scope of warranty; Very high impact strength, strong ability to "fight", will not cause damage to the battery due to some bumps at ordinary times; ABS resin in lead-acid battery has excellent thermal performance. Compared with the performance advantages of the two, the use of lithium battery in UPS power supply is better. The use of lithium battery perfectly avoids all the effects of lead-acid battery. The advantages of high energy density, small volume, light weight, long service life and wide range of service temperature make the market "dump" on it. The advantage of using lithium battery as UPS battery power is more and more obvious, and the lithium battery construction scheme is also adopted by more and more enterprises. We also see that lithium battery is becoming an indispensable new friend of data center room step by step. With the wide adoption of China's communication operators and data centers, as well as the maturity of technology and the reduction of material cost, it should be a trend for UPS power batteries to use lithium batteries as energy storage devices.

Battery efficiency, also known as round-trip efficiency, is the charging and discharging efficiency of the battery or the loss degree of the battery in use. According to the laws of physics, the transfer of energy from one form to another results in energy loss. In this case, the battery is converted from electrical energy to chemical energy in the process of charging, and from chemical energy to electrical energy in the process of discharging. In general, the loss of lead-acid batteries is much higher, 15-20%, while the loss of most lithium-ion batteries is much lower, 2-8%. Another problem with lead-acid or lead-carbon systems is that they take much longer to charge than lithium systems. The lead-acid charging cycle (large capacity absorption phase) may take 2 to 4 hours, depending on the depth of discharge. This means that during severe or intermittent extreme weather, the charging efficiency may be very low and may not be fully charged, which will shorten the battery life. On the contrary, lithium batteries can charge quickly (1-2 hours) and absorb energy efficiently. Deep cycle lead acid efficiency = 78% - 85% Lithium LFP battery efficiency = 92% - 98% Also different from lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries can endure partial charge state (POS) for a long time without plate degradation or sulfate problems. Regular charging of lead-acid batteries (which may occur in winter) will greatly shorten the life of most lead acid (AGM or GEL) batteries. In addition, the voltage drop of lithium is very slow under load. Even under high load (48V), the fluctuation of lithium usually does not exceed the nominal value of 1-2V. The reason is that compared with lead-acid battery, its internal resistance is much lower. Low resistance leads to the biggest advantage of lithium, that is, low loss in the process of charging and discharging, thus achieving a high round-trip efficiency. So if you are looking for the best battery type in energy storage application, we suggest you try our solar LFP battery. High efficiency lithium-ion battery makes your home energy storage solution more convenient and simple, and the cost of money is more worthwhile.

Why should we upgrade to lithium battery now? I know that some people may not be sure if they are ready or need a battery upgrade. No matter the cost is one of the reasons, or there are other reasons that you may not find the need to upgrade. If I were you, I would like you to consider other factors. LFP batteries are safe - people have been paying attention to the safety of lithium batteries for a long time. A small part of the news reported that the lithium battery pack was on fire. Indeed, this is a risk, and the FAA has even imposed restrictions on the amount of batteries it is allowed to carry. It doesn't really depend on the chemical nature of the lithium battery. In particular, LiFePO4 batteries have been proved to have the minimum risk of ignition. With the help of appropriate assembly technology, LiFePO4 batteries with BMS protection generally have no probability of ignition. LFP batteries are lightweight – lithium batteries have a much higher energy density than lead-acid batteries. For the same amount of available energy, LiFePO4 battery is only one third of the weight of lead acid. You will benefit from the light weight of lithium batteries, lighter vehicles and better fuel economy, or up to four times the power of lead-acid batteries at the same weight. Because LFP battery is very light, if you want to have more power, upgrading the standby power supply to lithium battery is the most convenient way. LFP batteries will power your RV longer – In lead-acid batteries, the recommended DOD (depth of discharge) does not exceed 50% of its rated capacity. When the periodic discharge exceeds 50%, the battery will degenerate and lose its charging ability soon. In contrast, LFP battery can discharge more without any harm. The experiment shows that 80% DOD of LFP battery can cycle more than 3500 times. In order to extend the service life of lithium battery to the greatest extent, it is recommended to charge it to no more than 90% and discharge it to no less than 10%. This means you will get about 80% of the battery capacity rating. This also means that you can use LiFePO4 batteries to run the RV over 60% at exactly the same rated capacity as the AGM. So more and more people are willing to use lithium batteries in campers to make their RV travel more convenient and comfortable. LFP batteries will last for a long time – one of the biggest benefits of upgrading to lithium batteries is how many charging cycles they can withstand without significant capacity degradation. If high-quality AGM batteries (about 500 cycles) are used, the fully charged and discharged AGM batteries can be used frequently every day, even for 2 years, and can no longer be used directly. In contrast, LiFePO4 may be cycled 4000 to 5000 times. This is equivalent to 10 times longer life. It may be dramatic that you may not even keep the campers that long. LFP battery has less voltage sag under load, so it's better for your components - another advantage of lithium battery chemistry is that the discharge curve is not as linear as lead-acid. This means that you will be able to maintain a more constant voltage throughout the charging process without excessive voltage sags. Why do you say that? Well, it's important that sensitive electronic devices using DC power from batteries have enough power to prevent damage. In lead-acid batteries, heavy loads can cause a sharp drop in voltage. This is not obvious in lithium batteries, so your electronic products and other electrical appliances will be more durable, and the service time will be significantly improved.

The rechargeable battery Association (PRBA) of the United States and recharge of Europe put forward many suggestions to ensure the safe transportation of lithium-ion batteries. The United Nations (UN) sub committee of experts on the transport of dangerous goods has agreed to adopt several proposals to amend the international dangerous goods regulations affecting the labelling, packaging and transport of lithium batteries. The amendment provides financial and regulatory relief to PRBA and recharge members without compromising the safe transportation of lithium batteries. These proposals, which will come into force on January 1, 2023, include: Eliminating the phone number required on the lithium battery logo will save members thousands of dollars without compromising security. The UN's stringent packaging requirements for large lithium batteries have been eased, which will help port authorities and members of transport agencies that ship from China to misunderstand the packaging requirements. Modify the packaging requirements for large, damaged or defective lithium batteries to allow more than one battery per package. Modify the lithium battery test summary to simplify compliance with the new requirements that will take effect on January 1, 2020. The proposal has received strong support from the industry and is co authored by seven industry associations.

Deep Cycle Battery Maintenance 1.All new lead-acid batteries should be fully charged before use. 2.Depending on the type of battery, several (25-100) cycles are required before reaching full capacity. In the meantime, capacity will be limited. 3.The cables of the battery shall be kept intact and the connectors shall be tight at all times. Always use insulating tools to avoid short circuit of battery terminals. It is recommended that you check regularly. 4.The exhaust cap should be properly installed and tightened during vehicle operation and battery charging. 5.The battery should always be kept clean and free from dust and soil corrosion. The battery should always be watered after charging, unless the plate is exposed before charging. If exposed, the plate should be covered with approximately 1 / 8 inch of electrolyte (add distilled water only). Check the electrolyte level after charging. The electrolyte level should be maintained at 1 / 4 below the bottom of the battery cover filling hole. 6.In order to obtain the best battery life, the battery discharge should not be less than 80% of its rated capacity. The correct size of the battery will help to avoid excessive discharge. 7.The battery charger shall be matched to fully charge within eight hours. Poor and mismatched charger will damage the battery or seriously reduce its performance. 8.Avoid charging at temperatures above 120 degrees Fahrenheit or at higher ambient temperatures. Deep cycle batteries need regular equalization charging. Equalization charging refers to extended low current charging performed after a normal charging cycle. This extra charging method helps to keep all batteries in balance. Regular batteries should be balanced once a month. The manual timing charger should extend the charging time by about 3 hours. After charging, the automatic charger should be disconnected and reconnected. 9.In the case of series connection, parallel connection or series / parallel connection of multiple batteries, the size, life and service level of the replacement battery shall be the same as that of the matching battery. Do not put a new battery into a battery pack with 50 or more cycles. It is suggested that all batteries should be replaced with new ones or used ones. 10.Regular battery testing is an important preventive maintenance procedure. The hydrometer reading for each battery (fully charged) indicates balance and true level of charge. Imbalance may mean the need for equalization; it is usually a sign of improper charging or battery failure. The voltage check (open circuit, charging and discharging) may find that the battery is not good or the battery is not fully charged. When other methods fail, the load test will find that the battery is broken. Insufficient battery power will lead to premature failure of supporting batteries. 11.Always use the matching charger and battery pack system. Mismatched chargers can cause potential problems. 12.With the aging of the battery, its maintenance requirements will also change. This means longer charging time and / or higher completion rate (higher current intensity at the end of charging). Usually, older batteries need to be watered more frequently And their capacity will drop. 13.Lead acid batteries should be fully charged as soon as possible. Avoid continuous operation of the battery in a partially charged state. This will shorten their life span and reduce their abilities. 14.Extreme temperature will seriously affect the battery performance and charging. Cold reduces battery capacity and delays charging. Heat will increase water consumption and may cause overcharge. High temperature can lead to "thermal runaway", leading to explosion or fire. If extreme temperatures are an unavoidable part of the application, consult a battery / charger specialist to resolve the problem. 15.Inactivity can be extremely harmful to all lead-acid batteries. If there are seasons that are not expected to be used, we recommend the following measures: Please fully charge the battery before storage. Disconnect all electrical connections to the battery, including the series / parallel connectors. Store the battery in a cool place as possible. However, do not store the battery below 32 degrees Fahrenheit at all times. The lower the temperature, the lower the self discharge. When not in use, strengthen once every two months.

Today is the Winter Solstice, In ancient China, Winter dolstice festival is as important as Spring Festival, from this day on, light time will be longer and longer. In North of China,people always eat dumpling, it is said, in Winter Solstice, eating dumpling while drinking, the more your eat, the more you will have( the wealthier you will be) How to maintain your car in winter daily life? The low temperature and cold weather in winter are related to driving safety, so the maintenance of car interior is particularly important. Oil, air filter, battery, antifreeze, spark plug, throttle, fuel injector, clutch, etc. Should be regularly, timely inspection and maintenance. 1. Lubricating oil has a high requirement for automobile lubrication in winter. If the oil is used in summer, it must be changed. 2. The amount of antifreeze antifreeze must be appropriate, different regions and different models should pay attention to the degree of freezing and model of antifreeze, use more than two years of antifreeze should be replaced, mixed antifreeze must be replaced after one year. Be careful not to mix products of different brands and models. 3. The electrolyte in the battery shall not be deficient, it is better to keep the plate submerged at 10mm, and check the specific gravity of the electrolyte to keep the charging amount. If the battery is not charged enough, it is easy to crack in the cold. 4. Pay attention to whether the brake fluid is in sufficient quantity and the quality is deteriorated, and add or replace it in time when necessary. Pay attention to whether the brake is weakened or deviated, and clean the pipeline part of the whole braking system if necessary. 5 tires in winter rubber becomes hard and relatively brittle, not only the friction system will be reduced, but also easier than other seasons air leakage, puncture. In winter, often clean up the inclusion in the tread, try to avoid the use of more than one repair of the tire, the replacement of wear and different brands of tires with different patterns is also not to be ignored.

The British Standards Institution (BSI), in its role as the UK National Standards Body, has published the first code of practice for the safe and environmentally-conscious handling of batteries for electric vehicles, from Electrichybridvehicletechnology.com. It is the first publication from the Faraday Battery Challenge Standardization Programme, which is delivered with support from UK Research and Innovation as part of the government`s £317 million investment to address the UK productivity gap in the EV market. The standard, and others which will follow it, is intended to help scale-up and advance the production, safe use and recycling of batteries in the UK, in a growing market worth an estimated £5 billion in the UK and £50 billion across Europe by 2025. As the UK prepares for the future ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles, the new standard will help to reduce health and safety risks and create environmental best practices throughout the life cycle of EV batteries. The new standard, PAS 7061 Batteries for vehicle propulsion electrification – Safe and environmentally-conscious handling of battery packs and modules – Code of practice, outlines best practice from sourcing material, through to manufacturing, use and disposal. It will help companies involved in pack and module battery manufacture to innovate quickly, safely and sustainably as the UK seeks to make its mark on this emerging international industry. It will also help vehicle manufacturers, dealerships and recycling organizations to manage risks when handling batteries throughout their lifetime. The standard covers eleven handling themes including storage, hazards and fumes. Scott Steedman, Director of Standards at BSI, said: [More efficient, reliable and affordable batteries for storing electricity are vital to the UK`s transition to a zero-emission transport future. Anticipating an era where electric vehicles become the norm, BSI has published the first consensus standard for handling electric vehicle battery packs and modules. The new standard, PAS 7061, was developed under the Faraday Battery Challenge Standardization Programme and will underpin innovation and mass production of new battery technology. The standard is an important step in creating a successful UK battery manufacturing industry and will help the UK prepare for any future phasing out of diesel and petrol vehicles." Tony Harper, Director of the Faraday Battery Challenge said: [The Faraday Battery Challenge is the UK`s mission to be self-sufficient in battery manufacturing by 2035. To leap forward as a nation, we are finding those critical barriers and overcoming them as a collaboration between the public sector and industry. This Publicly Available Specification has boldly started the process of codifying the knowledge held in the UK between manufacturers, test houses, trade associations and regulators working with us, BSI and many other partners. This process of collaboration is powerful to those involved, protecting the environment, creating safer practices and better modules and packs that will benefit UK practitioners and companies alike. I am delighted to see it being launched at the Cenex LCV2020 event." This standard has been produced by a steering group2 of technical experts made-up of organizations from the battery manufacturing and automotive industries, regulatory bodies, and representatives of the UK research and development community and consumer interest groups. The Faraday Battery Challenge Standardization Programme also includes further standards which will complement this one. Due to publish in January 2021, they cover safety, environmental and quality considerations in cell manufacturing and in the design and use of batteries.3 Work is also being done to develop a roadmap which identifies additional areas where standards are needed to support the UKRI`s Faraday Battery Challenge ambitions, making this standard the first of many to define aspects of best practice in EV batteries.