"NYC's E-Bike Battery Safety Crisis: Fires Spike, Charging Stations Unveiled"

Lithium-ion batteries used in e-bikes and scooters have become a leading cause of fires in New York City, with incidents increasing nearly nine-fold since the pandemic. The surge in popularity of these devices, combined with improper maintenance and defects from older models, has led to a significant rise in battery-related fires, causing injuries and fatalities. The FDNY is cracking down on illegal shops and pushing for nationwide standards to address this fire safety crisis.