New York officials aim to pass legislation that would help prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries by providing e-bike owners with better safety measures and more affordable battery options.
Video from a recent fire shows just how quickly e-bike and scooter batteries can spark fires, trapping people inside their homes.
The New York City Council has already considered and passed several pieces of legislation regarding lithium-ion batteries and they'll take a look at two more bills proposed by Councilmember Keith Powers on Monday. Still, some officials question if these bills would go far enough to effectively bring down the likelihood of fires from lithium-ion batteries.
For delivery workers who make very little and while working 14 hours a day, the cost is a big factor."The concern with this technology is that even under perfect circumstances, you can have a thermal run away even with a certified product," Julian Bazel of the FDNY Code Counsel said.
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