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fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

London cyclist who shattered leg in horror Lime e-bike smash among compensation claimants against hire firm

It's only a matter of time before someone with a similar injury dies if they bleed out from their femoral artery. I now have metal in my leg for life holding it together. I think Lime know they have a problem with the heavy frame that is causing serious injuries like mine. All they did after I told them was give me a 6.99 refund for the hire instead of speaking with me.
UK news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Coroner's office calls for clearer definition of e-bikes in Ontario | CBC News

That year, the committee noticed there had been five recent local deaths involving e-bike riders: A man in his 60s who'd been hit by a car while turning at an intersection. A man in his 50s who lost control of his e-bike, jumped the curb and struck a light standard. A man in his 50s who was riding in a bike lane when he was hit by a car turning into a parking lot.
Canada news
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
1 week ago

RAD Power Bikes Should Recall its Batteries, but it Can't Afford To...

RAD Power Bikes RP-1304 and HL-RP-S1304 lithium-ion batteries have caused multiple fires and significant property damage, and RAD declined a CPSC recall due to financial inability.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Los Gatos and Saratoga high schools students exceed state testing standards

Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District ranked No.1 in California for English and significantly outperformed county and state averages in math and science.
fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 month ago

New Super73 MZFT Details, Guardian Calls for MORE Tariffs, Bafang's Upcoming Anti-Theft Features | TWR Ep 53

Cannavo explained that the company had, relatively recently, been in dire financial straits. He worked to streamline Super73's operations, successfully cutting operating costs by 60%. He also realigned the company with its goal of innovating and shifted its focus toward making its products safer, more strictly adherent to e-bike laws, and more accessible to the masses. The brand's latest e-bike, the MZFT (Mizfit?), is the first in a string of upcoming models to exemplify this ethos.
Gadgets
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Charity issues fire warning after modified e-bike destroys family home

A modified e-bike conversion kit exploded, destroying a family home and killing a pet, highlighting dangerous substandard components sold via online marketplaces.
New York Giants
fromGothamist
2 months ago

Woman killed by illegal e-bike in Brooklyn was beloved colleague at NYC elevator company

A 60-year-old woman, Terri Valenti, was fatally struck by an unregistered high-speed e-bike near a shared bike lane outside the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Bicycling
fromSocial Media Explorer
2 months ago

Tips for Riding an E-Bike Safely at Night - Social Media Explorer

Use strong lights, reflective gear, visibility accessories, and planned routes to ride e-bikes safely at night; consider the eride pro ss 3.0.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Coroner issues warning over unregulated e-bike batteries after man dies in house fire

Lithium-ion batteries sold online for e-bike conversions pose significant risks after a fatal incident linked to one.
Calls are being made for a reassessment of safety regulations concerning the sale of these batteries.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

24,000 e-bike batteries recalled because the US can't get its shit together

The US federal government's consumer watchdog has issued a recall for "about 24,000" batteries sold with cheap VIVI e-bikes due to overheating incidents and fire risks.
E-Commerce
New York City
fromqns.com
5 months ago

Grandmother is NYC's first lithium-ion battery fire fatality of 2025 after Flushing pizzeria blaze: FDNY QNS

A lithium-ion battery explosion at a Flushing pizzeria caused a fatal fire, claiming the life of a 76-year-old woman.
US politics
fromGothamist
5 months ago

Dozens of new officers will crack down on NYC delivery workers riding e-bikes and mopeds

New York City plans to hire 45 officers to enforce commercial cycling laws and improve safety for pedestrians and delivery workers.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
6 months ago

Adams mandates Citi Bike e-bike speed limit be lowered immediately' to 15 mph

NYC imposes a 15 mph speed limit on Citi Bikes due to rising e-bike fatalities and injuries.
Bicycling
fromMail Online
6 months ago

E-bike battery linked to explosions still on sale, experts warn

Electric bike owners must urgently check their batteries due to fire risks from specific faulty models sold online.
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