NYC is trying to stop deadly e-bike fires with these 3 approaches
New York City is trying to address the deadly threat of e-bike battery fires in various ways. City leaders have passed new laws, increased fines, initiated more aggressive regulation, and supported pilot projects with business and nonprofits.
Official data shows the rate of fires from lithium-ion batteries in the city has decreased so far this year. Through the first three months of the year, there were 48 fires caused by the batteries, resulting in 29 injuries and Other promised charging station plans have yet to materialize. Last year the city was awarded a $25 million federal grant to install
But not all of the charging units at Cooper Square appeared to be functional one day last month. A spokesperson for the city Department of Transportation said glitches can be expected during the testing phase and the agency is working with the charging companies on any issues. The FDNY and the city's Department of Consumer Protection also said they're also inspecting hundreds of retailers for compliance. A shop in Queens accused of selling uncertified batteries was
Last week at the GoGo Gone bike shop on the Lower East Side, the Equitable Commute Project facilitated the trade-in of its 100th e-bike.
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