{"id":1897,"date":"2023-07-05T12:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T12:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebikevibe.com\/?p=1897"},"modified":"2023-07-05T12:00:37","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T12:00:37","slug":"new-york-city-investing-25-million-in-e-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebikevibe.com\/new-york-city-investing-25-million-in-e-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"New York City Investing $25 Million in E-bike Charging Stations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In recent years, densely populated urban areas have been grappling with a concerning issue: fires caused by faulty electric mobility batteries<\/strong>. New York City, the largest city in the United States, has unfortunately witnessed over 100 fires and 13 fatalities in 2023 alone. These fires, ignited by lithium-ion battery packs, pose a significant challenge to extinguish and often lead to uncontrolled spreading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Previously, we discussed how New York City implemented a law mandating UL certification for all sold e-bikes, which was a positive step forward. However, this regulation does not address the potentially significant number of existing e-bikes already in circulation, especially the cheaper variants lacking any safety certifications.<\/p>\n\n\n