In New York City, E-bikes caused a surge in deaths, fires, and injuries to record highs in 2023. Lithium-ion battery fires increased by roughly 20%, with deaths from battery fires tripling compared to 2022. The FDNY reported that e-bikes, powered by lithium-ion batteries, were responsible for 267 fires, claiming 18 lives and causing 150 injuries. Lawmakers have introduced new safety measures in response to the alarming trend.
Electric bikes start record number of fires in New York https://t.co/EWCAcg7iQD
Green crap isn't green; it's just crap. And dangerous crap at that. "According to figures released by the New York Fire Department to Fox News, e-bikes – powered by lithium-ion batteries – were responsible for 267 fires in the city. They claimed 18 lives and caused 150 injuries,… https://t.co/c2hVDU7Hwo
E-Bikes Caused Record Fires, Injuries, & Deaths Last Year In NYC https://t.co/wfBjKEU8Hm
Lithium-ion battery fires in New York City increased by roughly 20% and deaths from battery fires tripled in 2023 compared to 2022 — even as lawmakers have introduced new safety measures — according to FDNY data. Read more: https://t.co/T7dx13mb5y https://t.co/xKJjiLVmn7
Deaths, fires and injuries caused by E-bikes surged to record highs last year in New York City: report https://t.co/aUwcGU5ev7