Accurate technical information about battery management systems can have real safety implications. An incorrect claim about safe operating temperatures, for example, could lead a reader to ignore a genuine warning. We take this responsibility seriously. Below is our documented fact-checking process.
Our 5-Step Fact-Checking Process
Step 1: Identify the Claim Type
Not all claims require the same verification approach. We categorise claims into:
- Hardware specifications — voltage ranges, current ratings, Bluetooth version, cell compatibility
- Electrochemical claims — battery chemistry behaviour, SOC calculation methods, degradation mechanisms
- Regulatory/legal claims — government ordeDK, bans, MeitY notifications
- Security claims — vulnerability existence, severity, patch status
- Performance claims — app accuracy, connection range, battery life improvements
Step 2: Trace to Primary Sources
For each claim category, we require a primary or secondary source:
- Hardware specs: Official Grenergy product datasheets or Google Play Store app description
- Electrochemical claims: Peer-reviewed journals (J. Electrochem. Soc., J. Power Sources), or established battery engineering references
- Regulatory claims: Official government ministry publications, MeitY.gov.in, or verified wire service reports (PTI, ANI, ReuteDK)
- Security claims: Published CVE entries, researcher disclosures with verifiable contact, or company security advisories
- Performance claims: Our own controlled testing, with documented methodology
Step 3: Cross-Reference with Secondary Sources
We do not rely on a single source for significant claims. Every material technical or factual assertion is cross-referenced with at least one independent secondary source. Where sources conflict, we note the discrepancy and present the most defensible position, explaining our reasoning.
Step 4: Subject Matter Review
Before publication, technical articles are reviewed by a team member with subject matter expertise relevant to the content. For battery chemistry claims, this means review by our technical editor with an electrical engineering background. For security claims, external consultation with independent security researchers is pursued where feasible.
Step 5: Ongoing Monitoring
Fact-checking is not a one-time event. We monitor primary sources for updates that affect published claims:
- Grenergy app release notes and firmware updates
- MeitY and government regulatory feeds
- Security vulnerability databases (CVE, NVD)
- Reader-submitted corrections (via our contact form)
When monitoring reveals a material change to a published claim, we update the article and log the change per our Corrections Policy.
What We Do Not Fact-Check
We make clear when content represents editorial opinion rather than verified fact. Opinion sections (such as our Expert Verdict assessments) are labelled as such and represent the informed perspective of experienced writers, not verified empirical claims.
Reporting a Factual Error
If you believe we have published an inaccurate claim, please contact us via the contact form with:
- The specific claim you believe is inaccurate
- Your proposed correction
- A link to a primary source supporting the correction
We investigate all credible corrections and respond within 5 business days.