Ebikes

Albany, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul of New York has signed a series of legislative measures aimed at regulating the use of devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as e-bikes, mopeds, and scocontinuingers. The new laws come in response to a sharp increase in the number of fires and accidents associated with these devices in New York City. During a press conference in Albany on Thursday, Hochul cited a particularly tragic incident that illuminated the dangers posed by malfunctioning lithium-ion batteries. In February, a fire triggered by such a battery resulted in the death of … Read more