Irvine, CA (May 15, 2022) – The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) invitations all to attend a 4-part TremendousWebinar Special Report Series round e-bikes and retailer finest practices. Recent information in each commerce and client publications round e-bike threat and security have prompted consideration on the classification of bicycles and lithium-ion batteries. In response to the quantity of knowledge, the NBDA has teamed up with a number of specialists to boil down the data to our business and additional define finest practices relating to.
NBDA President Heather Mason commented, “The surge in e-bikes entering our market brings many risks. Or goal is to concisely inform all on the regulations in place, and how we can minimize the threats that go along with selling, repairing, and storage of e-bikes. We urge all retailers and industry alike to join us for this free educational series aimed to deliver best practices.”
The presentation on regulatory points might be delivered by Erika Jones, Partner at Mayer Brown, who spoke earlier this yr on the Bicycle Leadership Conference. Ibrahim Jilani, UL Global Director of Consumer Technology, might be joined by colleagues to ship info on UL2849. Mike Fritz, HPS, might be rounding out the outstanding group of specialists, main the dialogue on lithium-ion batteries.
Deputy Chief, New York City Fire Department (FDNY), George Healy, and Jay Townley, Resident Futurist at HPS will take part on the fireplace chat.
Part 1: Fireside Chat – E-Bike Explosion/Fire Safety and What You, the Retailer, Needs to Know. – May 24, 2022, 10:00am PDT
Join on this hearth chat to be taught extra about UL 2849, and what bicycle retailers want to know on compliance shifting ahead. Expert Panel consisting of Ibrahim Jilani, UL Global Director of Consumer Technology, George Healy- Deputy Chief, New York City Fire Department (FDNY), Jay Townley, Resident Futurist at HPS, and Mike Fritz, Chief Technology Officer at HPS.
Part 2: What Should Dealers Tell Consumers About the Safe Use and Storage of Their E-Bike Lithium-Ion Battery– Jun 2, 2022, 10:00am PDT
Join us to be taught extra about what you ought to be advising shoppers relating to the sale use and storage of their e-bike lithium-ion battery. Presented by Mike Fritz, Chief Technology Officer at Human Powered Solutions.
Part 3 – Technical Details: UL 2849 and What You, the Retailer, Needs to Know.- Jun 22, 2022, 10:00am PDT
Join on this vital webinar round UL 2849 and be taught why bike outlets ought to take fast motion. Presented by: Dejan Gakovic, UL Global Industry Manager for Micro mobility and Benjamin Cribb, UL Regional Technical Leader for Micro mobility
Part 4: E-Bikes – Retailer Risk and Concern– Jul 7, 2022, 10:00am PDT
Product innovation continues to outpace present laws for electrical bicycles. If you promote e-bikes at present or plan to sooner or later, this can be a should attend. Presented by: Erika Jones, Partner at Mayer Brown. Erika Jones is a revered advisor and litigator whose apply is especially targeted on regulatory issues involving motorized vehicle security and client product security, and associated litigation.
The collection runs May via July 2022, and these can register by way of the hyperlinks inside or on the NBDA web site. The webinar collection is free for all to attend no matter NBDA Membership.
For entry to unique sources and assist, be a part of the NBDA or renew your membership on-line. Visit NBDA.com to benefit from the various free sources accessible to all retailers, together with the tutorial podcast, Bicycle Retail Radio.
Questions about becoming a member of the NBDA? Contact Rachelle Schouten, Development Director, at Rachelle@NBDA.com.
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The National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) is the bicycle business retailer affiliation fashioned in 1946, representing and empowering specialty bicycle sellers in North America via schooling, communications, analysis, advocacy, member low cost packages, and promotional alternatives. Some of its packages embrace Profitability Project (P2), a mastermind group for bicycle store homeowners and the Bicycle Retailer Excellence Awards credentialing program.
NBDA member advantages embrace bank card processing and POS reductions, packages, entry to an internet sellers’ discussion board, academic webinars, and digital member peer to peer studying occasions. The NBDA moreover gives member financial savings with affiliation members on software program, communication and web site service suppliers. Annual dues are $250 for retailers; $195 for mobile-bike outlets; $129 for Individuals; $999 for firms related to the bicycle business with over $500,000 per yr in gross sales; and $699 for smaller firms.