At Eurobike 2009, the EnergyBus organization presented first models of a standardized EnergyBus connector set. Dr. Andreas Fuchs introduced himself as new contact person on behalf of EnergyBus.more...
At the Eurobike World Fair 2009 in Friedrichshafen, Germany, BATSO project manager Tim Schaefer presented an overview of safety issues in the electric mobility field. He had a number of things to say about lithium batteries for pedelecs, e-bikes, and green cars, especially worth noting by vehicle manufacturers. more...
ZEG's electric bike recall--because of unsuitable connectors--will not be alone. True: IEC plugs (AC power plugs) are common for e-bikes in China, but illegal in Europe. Why? And what will ExtraEnergy do about estimated 100,000 electric bikes in Europe using unsuitable plugs?more...
In December 2006 new UN-Nummers for Lithium batteries have been introduced among some other changes. They are supposed to become effective soon. A report by Tim Schaefermore...
All presentation of the ExtraEnergy Lithium Battery Seminar are now online. At the event in Karlstein, Germany, on November 15, 2005 the safety of Lithium batteries and the UN transport regulations for dangerous goods were discussed. Yes, Lithium batteries for LEV’s are dangerous goods but there are exceptions!more...
