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RETRON Blog: Transport, storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries

On our blog, we provide tips and tricks on the safe transportation, storage, and charging of lithium-ion batteries.

Tips & tricks for the safe handling of lithium-ion batteries

From proper storage to safe charging and transportation – we provide valuable advice here to minimize potential battery fire hazards and maximize the lifespan of your batteries.

Black powerbank with cable: Up to 100 Wh or 27,000 mAh can be taken on the plane in hand luggage.

08/19/2025

Powerbanks on the plane: what's the maximum for hand luggage?

Lufthansa, Eurowings, TUIfly, Condor & Co usually adhere to the IATA rules. This means: up to 20 power banks with up to 100 Wh / 27,000 mAh.

Black e-scooter in front of a beige wall. Many people wonder how and where to charge e-scooters.

08/12/2025

Charging e-scooters correctly: Where and how?

When the e-scooter needs to be plugged in: How to charge legally and safely. What is allowed on the train, at home, in restaurants or at work?

Lithium-ion battery after a thermal runaway

07/07/2025

Thermal runaway in lithium-ion batteries

In the event of a thermal runaway, e-scooters, e-bikes, vapes, smartphones and other devices with batteries can emit jet flames or explode.

An underground railway in Hamburg. You can't take e-scooters here, but you can on Hamburg buses, ferries and other trains.

07/01/2025

Can you take e-scooters on buses and trains? Fire hazard!

E-scooters may not be transported on many public transport networks. We provide an overview of what applies where in the underground, trams, etc.

An employee rides his bike through an airport. He can't get on the plane with an e-bike.

06/03/2025

E-bikes on planes: Batteries pose a threat

Large batteries such as those used in electric bikes are not accepted on passenger aircraft. How to take your e-bike on holiday.

A scale in front of stylised circuits as a symbol for the EU Battery Regulation 2023 and the German BattDG.

06/03/2025

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 & German BattDG 2025: Batteries

The EU battery regulation is in force, but the German implementation is still a long time coming. This is what the successor to the "Batteriegesetz"…

A large fire pillow labelled ‘Cirrux’ in a RETRON container.

05/06/2025

Fire pillows for transporting lithium-ion batteries

Advantages of fire protection pads compared to fire extinguishing granules. We also explain when additional dry ice makes sense.

A DJI drone in flight. The battery can burn if it is damaged.

05/06/2025

Charging, transporting & storing drones: Lithium-ion battery risk

How to avoid damage & fires with batteries from DJI, Potensic, HoverAir, iFlight, BetaFPV, Jamara, Simulus & others.

If you want to dispose of your old e-scooter, you can't just leave it at the side of the road as shown here.

04/01/2025

How to dispose of electric scooters correctly

Simply leaving obsolete e-scooters at the side of the road or throwing them in the rubbish bin is not only illegal, but also dangerous.

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