A seemingly ordinary evening turned into a devastating ordeal for a Jupiter, Florida family due to the dangerous potential of lithium-ion batteries, which power everyday devices from e-bikes to smartphones. Shawna Clark’s life changed abruptly one night when the lithium-ion battery of their e-bike, charging just a few feet away, exploded. The explosion ignited a…
A fire erupted at The Kings Electric Scooters shop in Hollis, Queens, early Thursday morning, resulting in injuries to a firefighter and significant damage to the store. The blaze, which originated from lithium-ion batteries, quickly spread through the two-story building, engulfing multiple e-bikes and scooters. Firefighters faced challenges containing the fire due to the volatile…
New York City is stepping up its efforts to protect delivery workers and residents from the increasing risks associated with e-bikes. In response to a surge in fires caused by faulty e-bike batteries, Mayor Eric Adams announced a comprehensive plan to address the issue. Safer E-Bikes for Delivery Workers A key component of the plan…
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