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New California Law Redefines E-Bikes

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California has changed its definition of electric bicycles to clarify ambiguities about the use of throttles. Since their first introduction in the 1990s, electric bicycles, or e-bikes, have grown tremendously in popularity...more

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Sparks Fly: The E-Bike Ban Tango in New York City Apartments

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The integration of e-bikes and e-scooters into the urban fabric of New York City has raised questions about the potential risks they pose within the confines of multi-unit apartment buildings. Landlords, tasked with ensuring...more

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E-Bike Regulations – What You Need To Know!

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The NYC Fire Department has attributed the cause of many recent fires, some fatal, to overheating lithium-ion batteries (“LIBs”) used in e-bikes and similar electrically powered personal conveyances (generally, “e-bikes”)....more

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E-Bike Battery Explosions Lead to Multiple Recalls

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About 22,000 e-bikes sold by retailers including Amazon, Sears, and Walmart have been recalled due to fire, explosion, and burn hazards. Manufacturer Ancheer, which issued the recall voluntarily, has received six reports of...more

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Simon Cowell Suffers Second Round of E-Bike Crash Injuries

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Famed former American Idol judge Simon Cowell ended up in the hospital in January 2022 with a broken arm, severe facial wounds, and a possible concussion after a crash on his e-bike. While he was able to head home later that...more

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Causes of E-Bike Fires and What to Do When They Happen

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A recent surge of electric bike fires in NYC has brought new attention to the dangers of lithium battery fires and increased scrutiny of safety compliance. Although electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, are subject to...more

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UPDATE #2: It's a Bicycle, It's a Motorcycle, It's a Motor Vehicle...No, It's an Electric Bicycle - More states enacting specific...

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More states enacting specific e-bike use, labeling and equipment regulations as popularity surges - Three more states – Washington (March 13, 2018), Arizona (May 16, 2018) and Connecticut (June 14, 2018) – have adopted...more

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