TC125 of the International Electric Committee (IEC) is dedicated to the development of standards for e-transporters. A while ago, the TC decided to investigate existing battery standards and requirements with a view to developing appropriate requirements for batteries use in personal e-transporters, such as self-balancing vehicles and e-scooters. That work is being carried out as a Preliminary Work Item (PWI) 125-4. The project leader of this PWI, Wangtan Yuan, has now launched the following call for additional experts to join this battery project.

Project Overview

Objective: To develop appropriate safety requirements for batteries used in personal e-transporters, such as self-balancing scooters or electric scooters.

Scope: Identifying safety risks, evaluating current standards, and formulating appropriate safety requirements

Goal: To provide a scientific and practical basis for international standardization in the field of batteries for personal e-transporters

Expertise Sought: We are looking for industry professionals with expertise in battery technology and safety for personal e-transporters as well as in consumer safety

Expert Responsibilities: Experts are expected to engage in online/f2f (if possible) discussions, to provide professional insights based on their expertise and to assist in drafting the proposal

How to Join If you are interested in contributing to the project: 1) Contact your national standardisation institute to join IEC TC125 WG1 2) Send an introduction email to: Wangtan Yuan (Project Leader): wangtan.yuan@ninebot.com, to François Rummens (Assistant Secretary of IEC/125): francois.rummens@ceb-bec.be.

We look forward to collaborating with you to enhance the safety of personal e-transporters globally. 

Wangtan Yuan,
Project Leader

LEVA-EU is also part of IEC TC125. You’re welcome to contact technical director, Bram Rotthier, bram@leva-eu.com, if you have further questions on the procedure to join and on the functioning of TC125.