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Lithium Battery E-Bikes Face Tough New Standards After 54 Fires

Dealers could face fines of up to $825,000 for not complying with the new standards.
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Lithium Battery E-Bikes Face Tough New Standards After 54 Fires
An image showing fire after a lithium battery was said to explode at a Sydney hostel. Courtesy of Fire and Rescue NSW
Monica O’Shea
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Lithium-ion battery-powered e-bikes and e-scooters in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) will soon face tough new standards amid a spate of fires.

These new standards are coming in after Fire and Rescue NSW responded to 54 e-scooter, e-bike, e-skateboard, and hoverboard fires, including two deaths in the year to date.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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