Panasonic Achieves Industry's First Ebike Safety Standard Certification from Ul
January 06, 2020 at 01:45 pm
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Panasonic is proud to announced that its eBike electrical systems is the first in North America to receive the eBike certification in accordance with the eBike Standard for Electrical Systems for eBikes UL2849. This bi-national standard is published by Underwriters Laboratories, the not-for-profit safety standards development organization and leading safety science company. A leading global technology company focused on mobility solutions that fit a wide range of use cases, including manufacturers and operators as well as consumers, Panasonic has helped grow the popularity and advancements of electric bicycles around the world, and worked with United Laboratories to advance industry-wide safeguards that would protect riders and their equipment. Like a bicycle, and equipped with a motor, batteries and a control system, eBikes enable riders of all fitness levels to cover more ground in less time. An eBike manufacturer for over 23 years, Panasonic has been at the forefront of mobility, powering electric-assist bicycles with compact batteries, high-performance motors, and inspired and innovative engineering. Two thirds of the world use bicycles as a primary mode of transportation, and Panasonic is proud to bring this emerging transportation alternative to a broader population. Panasonic worked with UL engineers on the safety testing and UL 2849 certification of its eBike electrical systems for 2-Axle and GX Ultimate and GX Power systems. The systems' battery packs and motors met the rigorous testing conducted by UL that encompassed mechanical, electrical and functional safety tests.
Panasonic Holdings Corporation (formerly Panasonic Corporation) specializes in manufacturing and marketing of consumer electronic equipments. Net sales (including intragroup) break down by family of products as follows:
- domestic equipments, appliances and audiovisual equipment (42.5%): lighting devices, photovoltaic devices, wiring devices, health and care devices, furnishing materials, air conditioning and ventilation equipments, air purifiers, refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, dryers, vacuum cleaners, irons, microwaves, fans, cooking appliances, dishwashers, TVs, digital cameras, audio and video equipment, fixed telephones, showcases, etc.;
- electronic and electromechanical components (13.2%): relays, switches, power supply systems, industrial motors and sensors, capacitors, coils, resistors, materials for electronic circuits, semiconductors, LCD panels, etc.;
- automotive multimedia equipment and electronic accessories (12.4%);
- avionics, industrial automation, communication and entertainment systems (10.8%): in-flight entertainment and communication systems, electronic component assembly machines, welding equipment, projectors, professional audio-visual systems, computers, tablets, mobile communication systems and equipment, etc.;
- energy storage systems (8.9%): cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, dry batteries, primary/secondary lithium batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, lithium-ion batteries, energy storage modules and systems;
- other (12.2%).
Net sales break down geographically as follows: Japan (43.2%), China (13.4%), Asia (14.7%), Americas (18.7%) and Europe (10%).
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