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Protecting New Yorkers from Unsafe Batteries
New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched the New York City Safe Charging Accelerator to ensure safe e-bike usage and charging, and to prevent deadly lithium-ion battery fires in New York City. As a part of this accelerator, the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will propose a rule to expedite approvals for property owners to more quickly install e-bike battery swapping and charging cabinets on public sidewalks, removing barriers to their installation and making them accessible and usable for e-bike users. -Photo by Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office By Mayor Eric Adams Community OpEd July 30, 2024 Follow @Bronxvoice1 NEW YORK - New York is the safest big city in America, and we are working hard every day to keep New Yorkers safe from all kinds of dangers — including those posed by lithium-ion battery fires. While the rise of battery-powered mobility devices has had many positive effects, too many of these devices contain uncertified lith...
