UN Panel Adopts PRBA Proposal
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
United Nations Subcommittee of Experts on the Transport of Dangerous Goods has endorsed a major PRBA initiative by modifying the international testing requirements for rechargeable lithium cells and batteries
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PRBA Lithium ion Battery UN Proposal
Monday, April 28, 2008
Washington—In response to its members’ participation in the production of large format lithium-ion batteries for hybrid electric and electric vehicles, the Portable Rechargeable Battery Association has proposed modifications to battery tests contained in the United Nations’ Manual of Tests and Criteria. The continued reliance on an outdated testing scheme could stifle development of a new generation of environmentally-friendly products, PRBA warned.
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PRBA at Conferences Held in China and Japan
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Portable Rechargeable Battery Association today emphasized the value of international battery conferences held recently in China and Japan, noting the need for increased global awareness of battery safety, shipping, recycling and standard-setting initiatives.
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UN Boosts Battery-Powered Vehicles
Sunday, December 28, 2008
A United Nations panel that met in Geneva, Switzerland, in early December voted unanimously to adopt a proposal by the Portable Rechargeable Battery Association that revises UN testing requirements for the transport of large-format lithium ion batteries that have emerged as the fuel of choice for the latest generation of hybrid and electric vehicles.
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