Fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries—which are used to power electric bicycles—have proven to be violent, fast-moving and tough to extinguish. So far this year, the FDNY says 66 fires have ...

This is a two-way street.” Among the issues to be discussed is the creation of a nationwide checklist in which e-bike and scooter battery fires can be better identified and cataloged.

But it's also important that they perform well too, which is why we put them to the test to check for comfort, adjustability, battery life, and uphill performance. They're an ideal entry point ...

By Winnie Hu In between food deliveries, Christian Acajabon rode his e-bike to a bustling outdoor plaza in the East Village neighborhood of Manhattan. There, he placed a spent lithium-ion battery ...

The fundamental difference between a polymer lithium-ion battery and a liquid lithium-ion battery is that the electrolytes used in the two are different. Lithium-ion batteries have high energy ...

New Yorkers are 3-5x more likely to die from choking or riding the subway than from a battery fire. Despite that already low rate, 2024 has seen a major drop in e-bike fire fatalities. As of last ...

She said one of the family members had arrived home and sat down in the living room when a lithium battery from an e-bike exploded in the kitchen. The other family members were asleep. Neighbour ...

I’m one of the consumer PC experts at PCMag, with a particular love for PC gaming. I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me ...

Popular e-bike maker Heybike offers a wide range of ... which holds a generous and user-removable 864 Watt-hour battery, the Heybike Hero weighs in at a not-exactly lightweight 75 pounds.

In June, a coroner called for Government action after the death of a man whose home in Bristol caught fire when an e-bike battery pack he was charging overheated and ignited. Maria Voisin ...

Apple is facing frustration from new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro owners as their battery life is significantly less than the Apple community has expected following the launch and initial reviews.