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fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

24,000 e-bike batteries recalled because the US can't get its shit together

The US federal government's consumer watchdog has issued a recall for "about 24,000" batteries sold with cheap VIVI e-bikes due to overheating incidents and fire risks.
E-Commerce
#fire-incident
fromqns.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Grandmother is NYC's first lithium-ion battery fire fatality of 2025 after Flushing pizzeria blaze: FDNY QNS

fromqns.com
3 weeks ago
New York City

Grandmother is NYC's first lithium-ion battery fire fatality of 2025 after Flushing pizzeria blaze: FDNY QNS

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fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

Dozens of new officers will crack down on NYC delivery workers riding e-bikes and mopeds

New York City plans to hire 45 officers to enforce commercial cycling laws and improve safety for pedestrians and delivery workers.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Adams mandates Citi Bike e-bike speed limit be lowered immediately' to 15 mph

We therefore have determined that an emergency threat to life and property exists and now direct Citi Bike within 15 calendar days to lower the speed...
NYC politics
Bicycling
fromMail Online
2 months ago

E-bike battery linked to explosions still on sale, experts warn

Electric bike owners must urgently check their batteries due to fire risks from specific faulty models sold online.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

New Yorkers rally in Midtown to combat lawless e-bike riding in NYC

The rally in Midtown aimed to promote e-bike safety and accountability through new legislation requiring e-bike registration and licensing.
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

E-bikes overrun a wealthy California city's popular urban corridor

E-bike accidents in Santa Barbara have surged dramatically, prompting new regulations to address public safety concerns.
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