Lithium-Ion Batteries
‘Con’ Job: Energy Giant Cancels NYCHA E-Bike Battery-Charging Pilot
Another promised e-bike battery charging program has failed in New York City, but fires continue to rage on.
Delivery App Regulation Should Learn from Commercial Carting Reform
Third party delivery apps say they have no ability to police the very system they created — while the city's patchwork regulation isn't addressing the root of the problem.
After Dismissing Streetsblog’s Reporting, FDNY Simplifies Rules for E-Bike Charging Stations … That Streetsblog Exposed
The FDNY changed its guidelines in the middle of a City Council hearing where it faced questions about delays to the program.
Adams Administration Has Made It Nearly Impossible To Build Safe E-Bike Charging Stations
It's impossible to build an e-bike charging cabinet in NYC, despite city initiatives meant to boost the industry.
E-Bike Battery Swap Hub Backed by Con Edison Opens At Ebbets Field Apartments
Hundreds of delivery workers who live at the Crown Heights apartment complex now have access to fully charged e-bike batteries right outside their building.
DOT Finally Bails on Fly E-Bike After Flailing Company Admits Faking Safety Certifications
Fly E-Bike agreed to pay $1 million for faking its UL safety certification, prompting the DOT to stop using its bikes for city programs.
Wednesday’s Headlines: Top of the Pops Edition
A new battery-swapping cabinet shows the way forward. Plus other news.
Caught Again! Fly E-Bike Accused of Lying about Battery Safety
The company claims its bikes are inspected and comply with the gold standard for safety, but a lawsuit says it does not.
