Thermal Runaway Reduction Act of 2026 aims to enhance safety in the transportation of lithium-ion cells and batteries.

The Thermal Runaway Reduction Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations ensuring the safe transport of lithium-ion cells and batteries. It requires these batteries to be transported at a state of charge not exceeding 30 percent of their rated capacity. The bill also establishes a grant program for fire departments to acquire equipment for suppressing thermal runaway incidents. Additionally, it directs the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to conduct a program for testing innovative thermal runaway suppression technologies.

Thermal Runaway Reduction Act of 2026 aims to enhance safety in the transportation of lithium-ion cells and batteries.

The Thermal Runaway Reduction Act of 2026 mandates the Secretary of Transportation to issue regulations ensuring the safe transport of lithium-ion cells and batteries. It requires these batteries to be transported at a state of charge not exceeding 30 percent of their rated capacity. The bill also establishes a grant program for fire departments to acquire equipment for suppressing thermal runaway incidents. Additionally, it directs the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to conduct a program for testing innovative thermal runaway suppression technologies.