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www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Digital life

New Yorkers Are Getting the Message on Storing E-Batteries

E-bike battery fires in NYC are frequent, but fatalities have decreased due to better safety measures and fewer incidents occurring indoors. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Friend of model killed in south London e-bike fire issues stark safety warning

Alda Simoes calls for a ban on e-bikes in trains to prevent fatal incidents after the death of Sofia Duarte from an e-bike fire. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Mother calls for TfL to ban e-bikes after her daughter died in battery fire

The tragic death of Sofia Duarte from an e-bike fire highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations on e-bike safety in London. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Friend of model killed in south London e-bike fire issues stark safety warning

Alda Simoes calls for a ban on e-bikes in trains to prevent fatal incidents after the death of Sofia Duarte from an e-bike fire. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

Mother calls for TfL to ban e-bikes after her daughter died in battery fire

The tragic death of Sofia Duarte from an e-bike fire highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations on e-bike safety in London. [ more ]
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HuffPost
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Ted Cruz Is Holding Up Bipartisan Action To Make E-Bike Batteries Safe

A federal bill to regulate lithium-ion battery safety is stalled in the Senate due to political maneuvering.
Senator Cruz is blocking the bill over unrelated concerns about gas stove regulations. [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams touts 'real results' on crime, migrant crisis and calls for e-bike regulation in State of the City address

Mayor Eric Adams touts progress in tackling crime and the migrant crisis during his State of the City address.
Adams unveils plans for a crackdown on social media companies and dangerous delivery bike services. [ more ]
HuffPost
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Ted Cruz Is Holding Up Bipartisan Action To Make E-Bike Batteries Safe

A federal bill to regulate lithium-ion battery safety is stalled in the Senate due to political maneuvering.
Senator Cruz is blocking the bill over unrelated concerns about gas stove regulations. [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Eric Adams touts 'real results' on crime, migrant crisis and calls for e-bike regulation in State of the City address

Mayor Eric Adams touts progress in tackling crime and the migrant crisis during his State of the City address.
Adams unveils plans for a crackdown on social media companies and dangerous delivery bike services. [ more ]
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cyclingnews.com
2 months ago
Bicycling

Campaign across the UK cycling industry aims to increase e-bike battery safety

The 'e-bike positive' campaign aims to enhance e-bike battery safety awareness and boost consumer confidence in e-bike purchases. [ more ]
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www.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago
London

E-bike owner 'moved battery to communal stairwell' after it caught fire

An e-bike battery fire incident highlights the importance of proper charging and storage to prevent dangerous accidents. [ more ]
www.islingtongazette.co.uk
5 months ago
London

'Catastrophic' e-bike battery failure sparks blaze

Failure of e-bike battery sparked fire in a flat, stressing importance of safety measures for charging and storing e-bikes. [ more ]
www.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago
London

E-bike owner 'moved battery to communal stairwell' after it caught fire

An e-bike battery fire incident highlights the importance of proper charging and storage to prevent dangerous accidents. [ more ]
www.islingtongazette.co.uk
5 months ago
London

'Catastrophic' e-bike battery failure sparks blaze

Failure of e-bike battery sparked fire in a flat, stressing importance of safety measures for charging and storing e-bikes. [ more ]
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Streetsblog
8 months ago
San Francisco

New Bills Want to Regulate, Restrict E-bike Riding - Streetsblog California

Assemblymember Tasha Boerner has introduced a bill that would require e-bike riders to be at least twelve years old and have a driver's license or state-issued ID.
E-bike licensing requirements may lead to racial profiling and reduce ridership, hindering efforts to fight climate change. [ more ]
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