A Milestone for Product Excellence in the USA Market
August 21, 2023, – Charlotte, NC – Blaupunkt, a revered global brand with a rich 100-year-old heritage of product excellence, is proud to announce the successful completion of the UL 2849 certification by UL Solutions for its range of electric foldable bicycles. This achievement signifies Blaupunkt's commitment to meeting the highest safety and performance standards, tailored specifically for the U.S. market.
The UL 2849 certification is renowned as a leading benchmark for the electrical system safety of e- bicycles and pedal-assist e-bicycles in the USA. This certification sets the bar for best practices in ensuring electric bicycles provide consistent safe operation and reliable quality to users. It addresses battery systems, charging systems, electrical circuits, and mechanical integrity, making it a comprehensive testament to a product's excellence in the e-bike domain.
"The U.S. electric bicycle market has been expanding at an unprecedented rate," commented Brian Tedesco, CEO of Blaupunkt Americas. "By obtaining the UL 2849 certification, Blaupunkt not only fulfills the stringent criteria set by the standard but also exemplifies our unwavering dedication to providing Americans with a product that melds innovation with the safety and trust they deserve."
Blaupunkt's legacy stretches back to a century, marked by relentless pursuit of excellence, cutting-edge technological advancements, and consumer-centric innovation. The electric foldable bicycles range is another feather in the brand's cap, blending the trusted Blaupunkt quality with modern sustainable solutions.
"As a brand that has resonated with quality, innovation, and trust for over 100 years, achieving the UL- 2849 standard was a clear next step for our electric foldable bicycles," said Mario Martini, BP Americas Factory Manager. "We've merged our century-old legacy of excellence with the future of mobility, ensuring our customers enjoy the best of both worlds."
The successful completion of this certification reinforces Blaupunkt's position at the forefront of the electric bicycle sector in the U.S. and their commitment to uphold the values that have made the brand a household name for over a century.
"UL Solutions congratulates Blaupunkt on achieving UL Certification of the e-Bike models FIENE/FIETE/HENRI, said Ibrahim Jilani, global director of consumer technology at UL Solutions. "We believe in addressing public safety through product safety and the
issued UL 2849 certification is clear proof of Blaupunkt's commitment to our safety mission."
For more information about Blaupunkt's electric foldable bicycles or other products, please visit www.blaupunkt.com.
