4 safety factors when selecting lithium batteries | Factor 4: Testing, testing, and more testing
Factor 4: Testing, testing, and more testing
Engineering redundancy and meeting standards for safer lithium batteries
Trojan Battery builds four levels of safety redundancy into its lithium-ion batteries. At each level between cell, subsystem, and system level safety performance, we conduct testing. The multiple layers of testing take place at internal and external test labs, as well as at each stage of assembly and before final processing. Trojan's testing process is a checks-and-balances system to ensure that we deliver the safest batteries to customers.
Rigorous testing is part of the US-based assembly and final processing of all Trojan lithium-ion batteries. Work at Trojan's California facility allows constant communication between assembly and engineering teams for ongoing battery safety improvements.
SAE standards set the bar higher
We mean it when we say that we meet the highest testing standards.
Durability and vibration are part of the Trojan Battery testing process. For example, Trojan GC2 lithium-ion batteries must meet these two Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) standards before leaving our factory:
SAE J2464, Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Abuse Testing. This standard includes testing for vibration, shock, and temperature changes. These tests evaluate how well the battery can handle real-life situations found in-vehicle.
SAE J2929, Electric and Hybrid vehicle propulsion battery system safety standard – lithium-based rechargeable cells. This standard details how batteries should endure mechanical vibration and shock without suffering damage, performance loss, or safety hazards.
Following SAE standards ensures Trojan Battery’s GC2 lithium-ion batteries can handle vibrations, temperature changes, and other environmental conditions effectively. Meeting these standards enhances the safety —plus the reliability and longevity—of the battery.
Committed to safer, smarter, and more durable lithium batteries
In this series, we explained four factors to understand when choosing a lithium battery with safety in mind. The factors are:
Testing, testing, and more testing.
Trojan Battery’s lithium-ion cell selection, BMS, design choices, and rigorous testing programs demonstrate our commitment to safety. We are dedicated to designing and manufacturing lithium batteries that run for the long haul, and most importantly, do so as safely as possible.
Learn more about lithium-ion batteries and battery packs by visiting the Trojan Lithium Technology page.