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E-bike batteries raise safety concerns amid rise in fires: 'Very hard to examine'

Por: ABC News Tech December 31, 2022

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The growing popularity of e-bikes in the United States in recent years has led to a rise in fires and other hazards, local and federal officials are warning.At least in the United States in 2022 because of fires or overheating incidents related to battery-powered products such as e-bikes, scooters and hoverboards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said this week.In New York City alone, fires caused by lithium-ion batteries powering... + full article



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