Lithium Cells and Batteries

Criteria for design analysis for qualification, quality, and reliability of rechargeable lithium ion and lithium ion polymer batteries for cellular telephone applications are established. Also included are: battery pack electrical and mechanical construction, packaging technologies, pack and cell level charge and discharge controls, and overall system considerations

Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety requirements for secondary lithium cells and batteries for use in electrical energy storage systems

Applies to portable rechargeable or secondary cells and batteries based on the following electrotechnical systems: nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride and lithium ion.

This International standard specifies tests and requirements for verifying the mechanical behaviour of sealed portable secondary cells and batteries during handling and normal use. Relevant national and International standards have been taken into consideration.

This document provides guidance for an objective evaluation of lithium-based energy storage technologies by a potential user for any stationary application. This document is to be used in conjunction with IEEE Std 1679, IEEE Recommended Practice for the Characterization and Evaluation of Emerging Energy Storage Technologies in Stationary Applications. For the purposes of this document, lithium-based batteries include those secondary (rechargeable) electrochemistries with lithium ions as the active species exchanged between the electrodes during charging and discharging.

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the deployment of lithium ion batteries in energy storage systems (ESS). Many ESS are being deployed in urban areas both in high rise structures and single- and multi-family residences. Local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) along with the ESS integrators and installers are challenged by the lack of clear direction on fire protection and suppression in these installations.

This report summarizes an assessment of potential lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery vehicle safety issues to provide NHTSA information it can use to assess needs and prioritize its future research activities on Li-ion battery vehicles. This analysis is intended to assist NHTSA in identifying potential critical operational safety issues it may want to consider and in assessing if further testing is needed to evaluate safety concerns. This document is the comprehensive final report for the project, compiling and summarizing the key background information and assessment of results developed.