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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
leagend RT200: A Professional Lithium Battery Tester Designed for Accurate, Reliable Diagnostics
leagend proudly announces the release of leagend RT200, a professional lithium battery tester for technicians, engineers, and battery maintenance specialists. 'The leagend RT200 continues leagend's legacy of engineering excellence by addressing the unique challenges of modern lithium battery systems with smart, user-centric design.'— Arthur Kingsly SHENZHEN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, June 14, 2025 / / -- leagend, a global leader in automotive and energy diagnostic tools, proudly announces the release of leagend RT200, a professional lithium battery tester tailored for technicians, engineers, and battery maintenance specialists who demand accuracy, safety, and ease of use. As lithium battery technology becomes increasingly central to electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems (ESS), and industrial applications, leagend RT200 meets a rising need for high-precision diagnostic tools to assess battery performance and ensure operational safety. Purpose-Built for Modern Lithium Batteries leagend RT200 is engineered specifically for lithium battery packs and supports multiple lithium chemistries, including: - LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) - LTO (Lithium Titanate) - NCM / NCA (Ternary Lithium-ion) Whether used in electric mobility, solar storage systems, forklifts, or backup power units, leagend RT200 offers a fast and reliable way to evaluate battery health, helping users identify degradation, cell imbalance, or abnormal resistance before problems arise. Unlike generic multimeters or testers not optimized for lithium chemistry, leagend RT200 provides specialized functionality that ensures accurate results under real-world conditions. Fast, Accurate Diagnostics in a Compact Form leagend RT200 delivers real-time readings of: - Battery pack voltage - Internal resistance - State of charge (SoC) estimation - Current (with optional in-line testing) The data is presented on a full-color digital screen with an intuitive layout, making it easy for users to interpret results quickly and make informed maintenance or replacement decisions. The unit's compact and lightweight design makes it highly portable, ideal for use in service bays, remote worksites, or battery production environments. It features durable leads and reliable connectors, ensuring a long lifespan and dependable field performance. Trusted by Professionals for Safety and Reliability Safety is a core focus in lithium battery diagnostics, and leagend RT200 is built with multiple safeguards, including: - Reverse polarity protection - Over-voltage protection - Short-circuit prevention These features reduce risk during testing and protect both the user and the battery system. leagend RT200 complies with rigorous standards, making it suitable for use in demanding industrial, automotive, and R&D environments. A Versatile Tool for Growing Lithium Applications With lithium power systems expanding rapidly in both consumer and commercial sectors, leagend RT200 is a timely solution. It is well-suited for professionals in: - EV maintenance and repair - Renewable energy installations - Battery pack assembly and quality control - Material handling and logistics equipment service - Drone and e-bike system diagnostics leagend RT200 simplifies daily testing routines while delivering high-level insights critical for extending battery life, improving safety, and minimizing unexpected failures. Backed by leagend's 20+ Years of Professional Expertise Since 2005, leagend has been a leading developer and manufacturer of battery diagnostic tools, battery testing and monitoring solutions. Known for its innovation and quality, the company serves professional customers globally and offers a comprehensive product range that includes portable battery testers which are the highest precision battery testers in the industry for its leading battery testing technologies, battery monitors which are the lowest power consumption battery monitors in the industry for its leading battery monitoring algorithms, OBD II diagnostic tools, smart chargers, and Bluetooth monitoring systems. The leagend RT200 continues leagend's legacy of engineering excellence by addressing the unique challenges of modern lithium battery systems with smart, user-centric design. Arthur Kingsly SHENZHEN LEAGEND OPTOELECTRONICS CO., LTD. +86 755 8282 1859 email us here Visit us on social media: LinkedIn Facebook X Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Entrepreneur
6 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
The Battery Boss: Vishal Gupta, Co-Founder & CTO, MaxVolt Energy
"Tomorrow belongs to those who innovate responsibly and anticipate evolving needs," he says. For MaxVolt, that means redefining energy consumption with solutions that are efficient, intelligent, and kind to the planet. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. In an industry cluttered with buzzwords and greenwashed ambition, Vishal Gupta, Co-Founder & CTO, MaxVolt Energy Industries Limited is doing the hard work: building smarter lithium batteries, rewriting the rules of energy infrastructure, and stacking up a growth story that reads more like an organisation's dream than a spreadsheet. MaxVolt is not just keeping up with India's sustainable development goals; it's designing the fast lane. The company's lithium batteries power electric vehicles, energy storage systems, medical devices, and consumer electronics, with the kind of technical muscle that makes competitors glance sideways. "We've integrated active balancer technology, a superior thermal management system, and an intelligent battery control mechanism," says Gupta, clearly proud but practical. It's this holy trinity of innovation that boosts safety, enhances longevity, and dials up the overall efficiency of their offerings. But the real kicker? Their latest showpiece—the smart lithium inverter series. These future-proof wall-mounted inverters aren't just sleek; they're battery agnostic. Whether lithium or lead, MaxVolt's inverter doesn't flinch. It's like the benchmark of power backup: smarter, leaner, and practically plug-and-play. Still, all the tech in the world won't matter if it ends up in a landfill. That's why MaxVolt is putting just as much muscle behind lithium battery recycling as they are in production. Their R&D department isn't content to follow—it's paving the way for a circular battery economy, reclaiming material value and reducing environmental fallout. "We're working to create a holistic ecosystem that includes production, usage, reuse, and recycling," Gupta explains. "It's about shaping the sustainable energy infrastructure India needs—not just today, but decades from now." Of course, the clearest sign that MaxVolt is doing something right isn't in the lab—it's in the ledger. FY 2023-24 saw revenue skyrocket by 253 per cent to INR 48.37 crore, with profits of INR 5.21 crore. And just when you think that's peak performance, MaxVolt tops itself: FY 2024-25 revenue crossed INR 107 crore. That's not growth. That's warp speed. Their impact isn't just economic. With operations now touching over 19,000 pin codes and a staff that's grown to more than 170 employees, MaxVolt is not only making clean tech accessible, but local as well. Their batteries are fueling OEMs, solar farms, EV fleets, and consumers across India, with tech robust enough for grid-scale storage but smart enough for your living room. How does a company stay relevant in a space where yesterday's cutting-edge is tomorrow's obsolete? MaxVolt's answer is deceptively simple: innovate or die. "We've built a culture of cross-functional collaboration, supported by advanced ERP systems," Gupta says. But it's the R&D division that he keeps circling back to. For Gupta, innovation isn't a quarterly goal, it's a survival trait. His team constantly tweaks, tests, and tunes in to international trends and domestic demands alike. Yet, challenges persist—and not the kind that come with a line item. India's dependence on imported lithium cells, mostly from China, could have clipped MaxVolt's ambitions early. But instead of whining about global supply chains, they did what engineers do best; they got to work. "We tackled this with in-house prototyping, strategic partnerships, and a significant R&D push," Gupta says. Their upcoming lithium battery recycling facility is a masterstroke, poised to cut import reliance and elevate lifecycle management standards across the board. So where does the road lead from here? According to Gupta, it leads through expansion. Phase 2 of MaxVolt's production plan is underway, aimed at scaling operations to over 6,000 battery packs annually. They're also gearing up to meet rising demand for ESS batteries in solar energy projects—an area Gupta says will drive high margins. "Our focus on grid-scale and distributed solar clients is setting the stage for long-term profitability," he adds. Looking further ahead, MaxVolt's playbook includes international partnerships, export-ready infrastructure, and deeper penetration into the Indian EV and solar markets. But it's not just about shipping more batteries—it's about shipping better ones. Next-gen battery tech with improved energy density and lower cost is already on the drawing board. What does Gupta see when he looks at the horizon? Responsibility—and a lot of work. "Tomorrow belongs to those who innovate responsibly and anticipate evolving needs," he says. For MaxVolt, that means redefining energy consumption with solutions that are efficient, intelligent, and kind to the planet. Factsheet: • Year of inception: 2019 • No. of employees: 170 – 200 • Revenue for FY 2024-25 – 107 cr • External funding received so far: $1.5M • Any IP developed/patented (if more than one, names and numbers): AIS 156 Compliance Certification
BBC News
11-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans for new fire prevention system at Plymouth recycling centre
Planning consent is being sought for a new fire prevention and suppression system at Plymouth's largest recycling and waste Waste Services, which runs the Chelson Meadow facility for Plymouth City Council, said the risk of fires at such centres had "greatly increased" because of lithium batteries used in a multitude of products being documents stated a new automated system, Helios, would be used to identify heat spots before fires were noticeable to the human system could automatically deploy water cannons before a blaze could take hold and was designed to be used where sprinkler and spray water systems offered insufficient protection. Adverse noise impacts The planning documents stated the system utilised infrared heat detection cameras which monitored stockpiles. The system required some external plant and machinery to be installed, they said it did not anticipate the proposal, which was in an industrial area, would have adverse noise impacts on neighbours, with the closest property being located 300m (985ft) batteries were able to hold a powerful charge and, when damaged, could cause intense fires that were capable of reigniting because the batteries could effectively create their own oxygen, Biffa said. Six billion batteries Biffa is rolling out a multi-million pound investment programme of Helios fire suppression systems to minimise the risk at its waste management facilities across the its application, Biffa said about six billion batteries were thrown away in the last year nationwide - more than 3,000 a minute - with more than 1.1 billion of electricals potentially containing hidden lithium-ion batteries, such as laptops, mobile phones, electric toothbrushes, vapes and batteries could become crushed or damaged in bin lorries or waste sites if they were not recycled and could cause fires, bosses were more than 1,200 fires in the waste system in the last 12 months nationally, compared to 700 in 2022, they added.
Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Fire warning issued to households over common vape mistake
One common vape mistake could lead to highly toxic fires that are nearly impossible to put out. Fire safety experts have warned that if vapes are thrown around or frequently dropped they could start a 'ferocious' fire. When the devices are treated carelessly, it can trigger the lithium batteries inside vapes to have a severe chemical reaction. The reaction known as thermal runaway, can cause explosive and highly toxic fires that are almost impossible to put out. It can occur when a vape is damaged, short circuits or exposed to high temperatures. The London Fire Brigade has also warned that a recent increase in vape-related fires across the UK is due to the devices being disposed incorrectly. When general rubbish or recycling is collected, vapes are often crushed, compacted, punctured or soaked in liquids. This can cause the batteries to overheat or ignite. File image: Fire safety experts have warned that if vapes are thrown around or frequently dropped they could start a 'ferocious' fire Even if they do not start a fire, damaged batteries also release harmful chemicals and materials that can damage the environment if not recycled responsibly. The lithium batteries need to be disposed of at a recycling centre. Many vape retailers offer take-back services for disposable vapes. Some councils also have recycling points at household recycling centres. Consumers can check their local council's website to find out if this is available in their area. Between 2020 and 2024, the London Fire Brigade were called to 41 vape-related fires. Giuseppe Capanna, product safety expert at charity Electrical Safety First, told The Sun: 'If you own a vape it's really important you treat it with care, avoid carelessly throwing it around which may cause the battery inside to become damaged over time. 'Ensure you use a compatible charger for your device and keep it away from areas where it may be exposed to high temperatures or risk coming into contact with water.' Electrical Safety First urged vapers not to 'bin the battery' following the ban on the sale of disposable or single-use vapes from June 1. A survey for the charity found almost three in five vapers plan on throwing their old vapes into their household's general waste or recycling bin, prompting fears of fires in refuse trucks and waste centres. This is despite 71 per cent of vapers admitting that they are aware that improper disposal of vapes can cause fires.
Globe and Mail
05-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
LiTime to Unveil Next-Gen RV Power Systems at Overland EXPO PNW
As demand surges for smarter, more adaptable RV energy solutions, global lithium battery leader LiTime is redefining what mobile power can do. The company, known for its best-selling LiFePO4 batteries, is set to showcase its latest off-grid power innovations at Overland EXPO PNW, held June 27–29 at the Deschutes Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon (Booth A628). On display will be a full suite of next-generation system kits and rugged-use solutions—designed to meet the growing needs of van lifers, off-road adventurers, and DIY RV builders pushing the boundaries of where (and how far) their rigs can go. LiTime 12V 100Ah Slim Battery: Built for Tight Spaces, Engineered for Performance Specifically engineered for non-standard retrofit spaces, the LiTime Slim Lithium Battery is just 2.36 inches thick—making it easy to embed behind bed platforms, curved surfaces, or storage drawers. It frees up to 65% more floor space compared to traditional batteries. Despite its slim form, it features EV-grade LiFePO4 cells, a cycle life of 15,000 times (@60% DOD), a durable metal housing, and a traceable 'one-cell-one-code' system—offering both design flexibility and industrial-grade durability. LiTime 12V 100Ah Xtra-Mini Smart Battery: Big Power in a Tiny Package LiTime Xtra Mini takes compact power to the extreme. Weighing only 19.13 lbs, it's approximately 23% lighter than a standard 12V 100Ah LFP battery and 70% lighter than traditional AGM models. Its volume is just half that of a Group 31 battery, yet it delivers an impressive 194.7Wh/L energy density—perfect for tight compartments such as pickup bed boxes, motorcycles, or compact camping storage. Paired with Bluetooth 5.0, it enables remote monitoring of SOC, voltage, current, and temperature—eliminating the need to open battery enclosures for checks. LiTime 12V 100Ah Smart ComFlex Edition: Plug-and-Play Battery Optimized for Victron Ecosystems The LiTime 12V 100Ah Smart ComFlex Battery is one of the few intelligent batteries on the market that natively supports Victron system integration, purpose-built for the demanding environments of RV applications. Native Compatibility with Victron Systems: Supports CAN communication protocol for true plug-and-play functionality. Seamlessly integrates with the Cerbo GX to enable remote visualization of SOC, voltage, and temperature data. Smart Bluetooth 5.0: Delivers a stable, fast wireless monitoring experience. Multilingual display support (EN/CH/JP/DE) allows real-time access to battery metrics via external screens. One-Touch Control and Comprehensive Protection: Equipped with LED status indicators and a single-button control interface. Features include low-temperature charging protection and a robust BMS with multiple safeguard functions, ensuring reliability in extreme conditions. This integration capability positions the ComFlex as one of the few battery models on the market with native Victron compatibility—ideal for advanced retrofit users and those building intelligent off-grid systems. LiTime 12V 100Ah Group 24 Smart Self-Heating Battery: Cold-Weather Pioneer with Stable Output During off-road expeditions, the LiTime 12V 100Ah Group 24 Bluetooth battery leverages intelligent self-heating to tackle extreme cold, enabling normal charging even in -4°F environments. With 500A surge discharge capacity and over 20 BMS protection features, it ensures system stability across rugged outdoor conditions—making it the ideal choice for cold plateaus, winter camping, and other frigid scenarios. LiTime 12V 165Ah Smart Battery: A Versatile Power Core for Heavy-Duty Applications The LiTime 165Ah LiFePO4 battery delivers both high capacity and compact form, offering 2,112Wh of energy and a continuous 2,112W power output—perfect for power-hungry devices like induction cooktops, electric heaters, and RV air conditioners. Engineered within a Group 31 standard form factor, it achieves an energy density of 172.3Wh/L, making it a reliable core for long-term stationary living and heavy-load power needs. LiTime One-Stop RV Power Kits Debut, Fully Matching Diverse Travel Needs LiTime will unveil three categories of RV energy solutions at the exhibition: Weekend Camper Kit: Features two Slim batteries paired with a 2kW inverter. The system supports quick 10-minute installation and is ideal for weekend camping and lightweight RVs. Family Trip Kit / Long-Haul Pro Kit: Equipped with high-capacity 165Ah or 320Ah batteries, Bluetooth-enabled MPPT controllers, and 3000W inverters. These systems are designed for long journeys and multi-device usage. Extreme Overlander Kit: Combines dual 24V 200Ah batteries with an all-in-one inverter, built to support heavily modified vehicles and full-time RV living. This kit has drawn considerable interest from professional RV enthusiasts. LiTime states that by offering standardized power solutions, it aims to lower the barrier to RV energy system upgrades—making high-efficiency, smart, and scalable energy more accessible to users. LiTime Is Defining a New Era of Mobile Power According to a report by Econ Market, the global RV and van conversion market was valued at USD 8.05 billion in 2023 and is projected to double to USD 16.47 billion by 2032. Backed by a matrix of 100+ SKUs, 35 overseas warehouses, and a full-service systems network, LiTime is rapidly advancing into the North American core market. Its comprehensive presence at Overland EXPO PNW showcases not only the company's technical capabilities but also signals a strategic acceleration in its global mobile energy deployment. About LiTime LiTime is a company with 15 years of experience in the new energy storage sector. Focused on user needs and powered by technological innovation, LiTime continually pushes forward in its mission to deliver the best value in lithium iron phosphate batteries. To date, LiTime's battery technology has earned more than 380 product certifications. Guided by the brand philosophy of "Life & Discovery," LiTime stands as an industry leader, dedicated to providing green, sustainable, and efficient energy solutions, while making a significant contribution to reducing the global carbon footprint and reshaping the power grid landscape. Media Contact Company Name: Shenzhen LiTime Technology Co., Ltd Contact Person: Shafee Chang Email: Send Email Country: China Website:
