EnerSys® Receives Newest Safety Certification for NexSys® iON 80-Volt Batteries
READING, PENNSYLVANIA, MAY, 24, 2024 – EnerSys (NYSE:ENS), the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications, achieved the latest UL2580 Rev3 certification for its 80-volt NexSys® iON lithium-ion batteries.
With this latest certification, 80-volt models of NexSys® iON batteries meet the most stringent safety requirements put forth by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL).This updated UL2580 Rev3 certification included testing of NexSys® iON batteries under even harsher conditions than previous testing to help provide safe operation in more demanding environments.
“As our line of NexSys® iON batteries expands to 80-volt models, we’re committed to keeping pace with the latest advancements in safety and testing procedures,” said Christina Warn, Global Director of Marketing, Motive Power at EnerSys. “This certification under increasingly challenging conditions underscores our deep commitment to safety across all of our battery and charger technologies.”
All NexSys® iON batteries are engineered for fast recharging and high energy storage capacity for longer run times. Catered to meet the energy demands of a variety of heavy-duty applications, including those conversion from LP- and diesel-fueled equipment, NexSys® iON batteries are equipped with an integrated Battery Management System (BMS) that supports greater safety, reliability and battery life.
“In addition to being UL listed, NexSys® iON batteries are also designed to meet Automotive Functional Safety Standard ISO 26262, which is another important compliance standard,” said Martin Walsh, Global Director of Product Management for NexSys® iON batteries at EnerSys. “We continue to develop our lithium-ion products using a holistic approach between the battery, charger and control system to help provide reliable operation and customer safety.”
For more information about EnerSys® and its full line of products, systems, and support, visit www.enersys.com or contact your local EnerSys representative.
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EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications and designs, manufactures, and distributes energy systems solutions and motive power batteries, specialty batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. The company goes to market through four lines of business: Energy Systems, Motive Power, Specialty and New Ventures. Energy Systems, which combine power conversion, power distribution, energy storage, and enclosures, are used in the telecommunication, broadband and utility industries, uninterruptible power supplies, and numerous applications requiring stored energy solutions. Motive power batteries and chargers are utilized in electric forklift trucks and other industrial electric powered vehicles. Specialty batteries are used in aerospace and defense applications, large over-the-road trucks, premium automotive, medical and security systems applications. New Ventures provides energy storage and management systems for various applications including demand charge reduction, utility back-up power, and dynamic fast charging for electric vehicles. EnerSys also provides aftermarket and customer support services to its customers in over 100 countries through its sales and manufacturing locations around the world. More information regarding EnerSys can be found at www.enersys.com.
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