New York City is trying to stop deadly e-bike fires with these 3 approaches

PHOTOS: 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 businesses and nonprofits.That's because some cheap, retrofitted lithium-ion batteries for e-bikes and e-scooters don’t meet safety standards and are dangerously explosive.
- PUB DATE: 4/11/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Gothamist