The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) has stepped onto the eBike third rail and charged the Bicycle Industry E-Bike Safety & Standards Panel with “fostering collaboration among industry experts to address critical safety and standard concerns related to lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices,” notes NBDA president Heather Mason. “Ensuring the safety and reliability of e-mobility devices, particularly lithium-ion batteries, is of paramount importance to the National Bicycle Dealers Association.”
“The formation of the Bicycle Industry E-Bike Safety & Standards Panel underscores our commitment to creating a cohesive and collaborative environment for industry stakeholders to collectively address challenges, share insights, and establish comprehensive best practices,” Mason explains. “We believe that by uniting experts from various domains, we can drive positive change and elevate the standards of safety and compliance within the e-bike sector.”
The panel is composed of industry leaders, engineers, scientists, manufacturers, retailers and policymakers. Their stated mission is to identify potential risks, concerns and opportunities related to e-mobility devices. Battery issues in particular, including the shipping, receiving, storage, maintenance, charging, selling and servicing of lithium-ion batteries, is a priority for the panel.
This is a “concerted effort by the NBDA to drive proactive measures within the industry, ensuring that safety remains at the forefront of e-mobility development and deployment,” claims Mason. “By bringing together experts from various sectors, the panel aims to address the diverse challenges associated with lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices, spanning crucial segments including codes, standards, certifications, importation, battery management, insurance coverage, supplier and retailer best practices, recycling, and consumer education.”
The first quarterly meeting will be held on September 12. The NBDA encourages all industry stakeholders, including dealers, OEMs, legislative bodies and even consumers, to participate. Help lead the charge by connecting here:
https://nbda.com/#!event/2023/9/12/bicycle-industry-e-bike-safety-standards-panel
