Where and Why E-Bikes Catch Fire in NYC - And What Can Be Done About It

21 Nov 2022 | Abstracted from The City

"The number of e-bike-related fires took off during the pandemic, coinciding with the growth in riders using battery-powered devices to deliver takeout...triggered by poorly maintained or damaged lithium-ion batteries, have caused 10 deaths and more than 200 injuries in the five boroughs in just the last two years alone."

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