New York City is expanding its e-bike battery swapping station program on city sidewalks to prevent lithium-ion battery fires. The program, launched last year as a pilot, allows delivery workers to swap depleted batteries for fully charged ones at designated stations. Starting February 1st, property owners and tenants can apply to install these battery swapping and charging cabinets in front of their buildings.
NEW YORK — New York City is looking to expand its program offering e-bike battery charging stations on city sidewalks. It's an effort to get lithium-ion batteries out of apartments and avoid fires.Last year, the city Department of Transportation launched a six-month pilot program, setting up five charging stations around the city. Pre-registered delivery workers can use an app to open a charging station, swap their depleted battery for a fully charged battery, then head back out.
'This is outside of retail stores, outside of what we call community facilities, and outside residential buildings with five or more units,' said Will Carry, DOT's assistant commissioner for policy.The DOT is hoping to start installation this year.The FDNY will review and approve each cabinet. Batteries used in these swapping systems are inspected, owned and digitally monitored by the companies providing them.
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