Commissioner Rodriguez, Commissioner Tucker, and others with a delivery worker receiving a fire-safe certified e-bike at the E-Bike Trade-In pilot program event. ( Photo: NYC DOT) New York City Expands Efforts to Combat Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires with Certified E-Bike Program In response to the growing safety concerns associated with lithium-ion batteries, New York City has launched a comprehensive... News 12 Jun 2025 | 02:47
Gov. Hochul and e-bike accident victim Rabbi Miller (second from right) along with other legislators, at the July 11 event where seven new e-bike regulations were signed into law. ( Photo: Susan Watts, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul) E-Bike Dangers Trigger Flurry of New State Laws; Bores and Hoylman-Sigal Play Big Roles A sweeping new set of rules governing lithium-ion batteries and e-bikes, including the first ever requirement to register... News 15 Jul 2024 | 05:20
Firefighters on the on the early morning of February 5, 2023. Brendan Gaffney fifth from left. ( FDNY Medal Day Book 2024) Firefighter Brendan Gaffney Awarded for Brave Lithium-ion Battery Fire Rescue City Hall came alive with the sights and sounds of celebration on Wednesday June 5, as thousands of firefighters and their... News 16 Jun 2024 | 05:31
Charred remains of e-bikes are stacked on the corner of Madison St. where the fire originated. Photo: Carly Barovick Four Dead After Lithium-Ion Batteries Ignite Fatal Fire in Lower Manhattan A three-alarm fire that broke out early in the morning of June 20th claimed the lives of four people and left two women in... News 21 Jun 2023 | 03:04
Firefighters use a daring rope roof rescue to save two people from a 20th floor high rise on East 67th St. on November 5, 2022, after a four-alarm fire started by a lithium ion battery blocked rescuers from reaching trapped civilains from inside. Photo: FDNY. City Council Passes Bills Regulating E-Bike Batteries The City Council passed a bill regulating the lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and scooters, in an action aimed at stopping... News 06 Mar 2023 | 12:32
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