BrianPetersen
Mechanical
- Apr 1, 2006
- 4,297
From one of the above:
"One of our challenges is the fact that people are choosing to source product that either should not be [used] together or is of a very low or very inferior quality," he said.
"There is very good quality product being sold through reputable outlets and we want to make sure that as we move forward, the legislation supports the use of these bikes and scooters because we know it has a positive impact."
And more ...
Melbourne-based lithium-ion battery manufacturers like Zakk Goodsell, whose company makes batteries for drones, said it was important for consumers to understand the inherent risk in buying cheap and poorly made products.
"We are worried about undue fear of the technology," Mr Goodsell said.
"It is not inherently more unsafe than say, using a petrol-powered device, but it can get blown out of proportion when incidents occur," he said. "However, the more prolific the products become the more chance that fires will occur.
So, how do you stop someone buying stuff overseas and bypass all administrative and regulatory protections because they could get it at a cheaper price?
"What we are worried about as manufacturers is the lack of appropriate regulation and education around how to use these products appropriately."
"One of our challenges is the fact that people are choosing to source product that either should not be [used] together or is of a very low or very inferior quality," he said.
"There is very good quality product being sold through reputable outlets and we want to make sure that as we move forward, the legislation supports the use of these bikes and scooters because we know it has a positive impact."
And more ...
Melbourne-based lithium-ion battery manufacturers like Zakk Goodsell, whose company makes batteries for drones, said it was important for consumers to understand the inherent risk in buying cheap and poorly made products.
"We are worried about undue fear of the technology," Mr Goodsell said.
"It is not inherently more unsafe than say, using a petrol-powered device, but it can get blown out of proportion when incidents occur," he said. "However, the more prolific the products become the more chance that fires will occur.
So, how do you stop someone buying stuff overseas and bypass all administrative and regulatory protections because they could get it at a cheaper price?
"What we are worried about as manufacturers is the lack of appropriate regulation and education around how to use these products appropriately."
