NYC is trying to stop deadly e-bike fires with these 3 approaches
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Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears
"E-bikes are the most promising equitable climate solution in the transportation space that we have seen," says Melinda Hanson, the cofounder of the Equitable…
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Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears
Sales of electric bikes are booming but defective batteries and chargers can cause fires.
Source: bbc.co.uk
Uber and Zoomo to launch e-bike trade-in scheme in New York in response to battery fires
Uber has announced an e-bike trade-in scheme aimed at New York delivery riders. The move comes amid growing concerns about unsafe batteries in a city where over 65,000 delivery workers are thought to use electric bikes. Last month, New York City Council mandated that e-bike, e-scooter and other LEV battery packs be third-party certified. Partly in response to this, Uber has
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The EPA goes after tailpipe emissions, Elon gets an ultimatum and Careem lands $400M for its super app
The Station is a weekly newsletter that focuses on transportation. Careem spins out a startup and the EPA proposes strict emissions rules.
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Private companies nod toward calls to increase e-bike safety
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Why does Uber want to buy back delivery workers' e-bikes?
Answer: To prevent battery fires.
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The e-bike revolution comes to the Bronx
E-bike companies like VanMoof and Rad Power Bikes are offering subsidized e-bike purchases to frontline workers in the Bronx in the hopes of getting more people riding.
Source: theverge.com
Bronx man serving community gets free e-bike
Frank Walrond, who oversees kitchens for BronxWorkers, a non-profit, got a free e-bike under new project called Equitable Commute Project.
Source: ny1.com