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    Helping Prevent the Next E-Mobility Tragedy

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    New Report Highlights Hidden Fire Risks in Holiday Traditions and How to Celebrate More Safely

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    New Report: As Rechargeable Batteries Power More of Our Lives, Safety Risks Emerge

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    Lithium-Ion Battery Incidents in Aviation: 2025 Data Review

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    Rising Incidents, Shifting Responsibility: Lithium Batteries in the Aviation Cargo Supply Chain

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    From Implicit Trust to Strategic Advantage: The Role of Standards in Digital Health

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  • A light green electric rental bike with a front basket parked on a tree-lined sidewalk.

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    Helping Prevent the Next E-Mobility Tragedy

    E-mobility safety takes a layered approach. Learn how standards, certification, education, and safe battery practices can help prevent fires.

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  • A person crouching outdoors holds a smartphone connected to a portable power bank by a charging cable.

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    Rechargeable Technology Is Everywhere. Let’s Bring Battery Safety Up to Speed.

    Rechargeable devices power modern life, but battery safety knowledge gaps remain. Learn how consumers can reduce lithium-ion battery risks.

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    Technical Committee Member Spotlight: Jim Roberts

    Meet Jim Roberts, PE, and explore how his decades of experience in engineering, fire safety, and standards have shaped his…

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    The High Cost of Cheap Rechargeables: Why Some Deals Just Aren’t Worth It

    Rechargeable batteries can offer safe and reliable convenience when designed and tested to safety standards, but counterfeit, non-compliant, and substandard…

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    Meet the Expert: Lisa Trofe

    Meet Lisa Trofe, senior director of the technology standards portfolio at ULSE. Discover Lisa’s journey in working with technical experts,…

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  • A hand holding a rectangular, iridescent purple disposable vape device.

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    Counterfeit Vapes: A Growing Threat to Consumer Safety

    Counterfeit vapes pose serious safety risks, from battery fires and explosions to harmful chemical exposure. Learn how standards can help…

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