A report published in The New York Times contains alarming data on the number of fires involving electric bikes in New York, USA. Since the beginning of the year, 108 fires have been recorded, 13 people have died, including an eight-year-old child.

According to information published by The New York Times, Lithium batteries are the main cause of electric bike fires.. Since 2021, due to the growing popularity of locomotives, 23 people have died in accidents. In addition, the number of fires is growing at an alarming pace: in 2022, 98 cases were recorded for the entire year, in the first half of 2023, the number of cases is already 108.

Problems with e-bikes in New York

The big problem with lithium battery electric bikes is the possibility of a battery explosion and a large fire. Part of the problem stems from low levels of bike inspection and regulation, according to city officials. Professor Nikhil Gupta of New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering says batteries need to pass tougher tests. “We’re trying to squeeze a lot of power out of these batteries, and that makes them more dangerous.“.

If we look at the electric vehicle segment, it’s not that common to see fires. But after, What is the difference between electric vehicles and electric bicycles? Experts point out that the difference lies in product regulation and that bikes must undergo more expensive testing to ensure batteries are safe.

Recently, the battery on an electric bike exploded in the living room of Alfonso Villa Muñoz, who worked at a winery in Brooklyn. As a result of the accident, unfortunately, his 8-year-old daughter Stephanie died. According to the father, the sudden explosion raised a wall of fire and prevented him from reaching his daughter’s room. The girl died from smoke inhalation. As fires continue to be reported, the responsible agencies in the United States are working to ensure the safety of the electric bikes so prevalent in American life today.

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Source: New York Times.

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