New York Cracking Down on Lithium Batteries in E-bikes Amid Rise in Deadly Fires

New York Cracking Down on Lithium Batteries in E-bikes Amid Rise in Deadly Fires
Charred remains of e-bikes and scooters sit outside of a building in New York City, on June 20, 2023. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul on July 11 signed a series of bills aimed at addressing the increasing danger posed by lithium-ion batteries.

The slate of bills are primarily designed to improve safety around electric bikes (e-bikes) with action such as consumer education requirements and critical training for first responders.