New national standard lithium battery

What is the new lithium-ion battery standard?

The new standard will set higher requirements for the safety and reliability of lithium-ion cells and batteries for portable electronic devices.

What's new in China's Lithium-ion battery industry?

BEIJING, June 19 -- China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Wednesday unveiled revised guidelines for the lithium-ion battery industry to further strengthen standardized management and promote the high-quality development of the sector.

When does the new lithium-ion battery standard come into effect?

This is a revision of the 2014 version of the standard. It will come into effect Jan. 1, 2024. The revised standard includes updated definitions of “ lithium-ion battery ” and other terms; new items that should be displayed on products; and changed requirements for product safety tests.

What is the National Blueprint for lithium batteries?

This National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries, developed by the Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries will help guide investments to develop a domestic lithium-battery manufacturing value chain that creates equitable clean-energy manufacturing jobs in America while helping to mitigate climate change impacts.

What is the future of lithium batteries?

The elimination of critical minerals (such as cobalt and nickel) from lithium batteries, and new processes that decrease the cost of battery materials such as cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes, are key enablers of future growth in the materials-processing industry.

Should lithium-based batteries be a domestic supply chain?

Establishing a domestic supply chain for lithium-based batteries requires a national commitment to both solving breakthrough scientific challenges for new materials and developing a manufacturing base that meets the demands of the growing electric vehicle (EV) and stationary grid storage markets.