Search Results: keywords:"battery hazards"

  • S. 389 — To establish consumer standards for lithium-ion batteries.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:841

    S. 389 aims to establish consumer safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in various electric vehicles and personal mobility devices. The bill mandates that the Consumer Product Safety Commission set final consumer product safety standards based on existing vehicle...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 389 is a bill that wants to make sure the batteries used in electric vehicles and gadgets are safe. It asks a special group to check and set rules to make sure these batteries don't cause fires or accidents.

  • H. R. 973 — To establish consumer standards for lithium-ion batteries.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:840

    H.R. 973 aims to establish consumer safety standards for lithium-ion batteries, particularly for those used in light electric vehicles, eBikes, and personal e-mobility devices. The bill mandates that the Consumer Product Safety Commission adopt existing standards as final...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 973 is a plan to make sure batteries in things like electric bikes are safe, by following special rules and checking often to prevent fires or explosions. It also wants reports on any problems every few years to keep everyone safe.