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Product categories

Information for regulators and utilities

These category control numbers related to large batteries are applicable for:

Large batteries for EV and transportation applications – LEV, EV, rail
Batteries for industrial applications –utility/grid storage, UPS
Typical chemistries include: lead acid, sodium-sulfur, NiCd, NiMH, Li, Li-Ion, Li-Ion Polymer.

Category code	Category name
BBAS2	EV battery components (cells/modules)
BBAS	EV battery packs
OURA2	LEV battery components (cells)
OURA	LEV battery packs
BBFX2	Rail/stationary battery storage components (cells)
BBFX	Stationary battery storage packs

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