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Incidents of explosions and fires regarding e-bikes, mopeds and other battery-operated cycles that require lithium-ion batteries have risen in 2022. There have been more than 400 investigations of lithium-ion battery related cases since 2019. A recent fire led to multiple bill proposals and legislations push for safety standards.

Electeds push legislation after battery causes Bronx fire

A roaring, billowing fire on March 5 in Fordham Heights tore through a supermarket and caused significant damage to its neighbors. The cause? A damaged lithium-ion battery that exploded. It stirred lawmakers to propose new safety standards. more

By Stacy Driks | 3/17/23

Dinowitz, Krueger bills on lithium-ion needs support

A fire that destroyed a supermarket earlier this month in the Fordham Heights section of the Grand Concourse may have injured some people and cost some people jobs. But luckily no one lost a life. more

3/17/23

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