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Electric bikes (ebikes) have become a popular alternative to traditional bicycles and cars, offering an eco-friendly and efficient way to get around. But what if you could enjoy all the benefits of an ...
If you own an electric bike, you need to check its battery right now, safety experts say. An investigation by Electrical Safety First has found that dangerous e-bike batteries are being posted for ...
We go over why e-bike lithium-ion battery fires happen, how you can stay safe, and what policies are in the works to minimize risks.
In August, eight-year-old Luke Albiston O’Donnell died from carbon monoxide poisoning after an e-bike being charged in the front room of his house in Merseyside caught fire. The blaze was sparked by ...
EV battery repair is dangerous. Here’s why mechanics want to do it anyway. Fixing car and e-bike batteries saves money and resources — but challenges are holding back the industry.
How E-Bike Battery Fires Became a Deadly Crisis in New York City City leaders are racing to regulate battery-powered mobility devices, which have been the source of over 100 fires so far this year.
It has a 1,000 Watt motor and a battery that didn't threaten to run out on my trips. It's just a heavy bike with a heavy rider that kept its very fat tires in constant contact with the ground.
Zapbatt's system means that consumer products—from e-bikes to vacuums—can ditch lithium-ion tech for batteries that are safer, faster charging, and longer-lasting.
Consumer Reports explains how electric bikes work and provides expert tips on how to make your e-bike last longer, as well as how to avoid theft.
A newly released video by the FDNY shows the moment an e-bike lithium-ion battery catches fire and explodes, causing a two-alarm fire to burn out a store in Queens.
Why e-bike companies are embracing recycling while fighting repair E-bikes are a climate-friendly way to get around, but the industry opposes laws that would make them easier to fix.
E-bike battery fires pushing NYC toward a ban in public housing Poorly made cells, tough work, and lack of space all contribute to deadly rise.