New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to enhance e-bike safety and regulate lithium-ion battery standards.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to address e-bike safety and related lithium-ion battery issues. The laws ban the sale of faulty e-bike batteries, increase safety standards, require retailers to provide operating manuals, and mandate safety notices and red tags on charging cords. They aim to reduce safety risks linked to e-bike usage, following an increase in deadly incidents involving lithium-ion batteries.

July 11, 2024
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