E.J. Spek, Chief Engineer, TÜV SÜD Canada, Inc.
Customers of car companies have come to expect vehicles that are considered safe, according to a catalog of standards. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles are and will be subject to the same expectations. Read more about Making Lithium-Ion Abuse Tests Meaningful …
Jean-Louis Evans, Managing Director, TÜV Product Service
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have helped to revolutionize technology development. Lightweight and long lasting, they have proven invaluable in the evolution of consumer technologies such as mobile phones and notebook PCs. However, they also have a reputation for volatility and until the CTIA certification scheme was introduced, bad press had meant that both consumers and consumer electronics manufacturers were increasingly questioning their long-term viability. Read more about The Good, the Bad and the Ugly How Safe are Lithium-Ion Batteries? …
