Nongjinwon certifies the safety of agricultural machinery batteries

With the establishment of a specialized testing facility that can ensure the safety of batteries used in electric agricultural machinery, attention is being drawn to whether it can contribute to the promotion of eco-friendly agricultural machinery. Recently, concerns about lithium battery fires have been growing. Lithium batteries are primarily used to power electric equipment such as electric bicycles, and according to an analysis of Fire Agency data by Osehee, the National Small Business Commissioner of the Democratic Party, the number of lithium battery fires increased by nearly 50%, from 281 cases in 2019 to 543 cases in 2024. As of June this year, the number has already exceeded 300 cases. Lithium battery fires have emerged as a factor threatening the safety of farmers in agricultural fields. In agricultural fields, the demand for electric agricultural machinery using lithium batteries, such as transporters, sprayers, and high-altitude work vehicles, is increasing. Last year, ...