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fromThe Verge
13 hours agoRad Power Bikes' batteries are a fire risk and shouldn't be used, CPSC warns
The batteries can "unexpectedly ignite and explode," especially when water or debris leaks in to cells or the harness, the agency says. CPSC says there have been 31 fires, including 12 reports of property damage totaling $734,500, some of which occurred when the battery was not charging and the bike was in storage or not in use. No injuries were reported as a result of the fires.
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fromElectric Bike Reviews, News, & Testing
1 week agoThe End of Rad Power Bikes, Scott's Fastlane E-Road Bike, Upway Plans Expansion | TWR Ep 57
Rad Power Bikes may close in January 2026 without new funding; Scott debuted the Fastlane electric road bike; Upway raised funding to expand refurbishment centers.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks agoRad Power Bikes faces shutdown in January without new funding | TechCrunch
Rad is nothing without its people and wants to ensure that all employees are taken care of and provided for to the fullest extent feasible. Executive leaders are hopeful that a viable solution will be found to ensure that Rad team members remain gainfully employed for the foreseeable future. However, to be fully transparent, despite our collective efforts, it is possible that this may not happen, and Rad may be forced to cease operations.
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