US EditionRising Popularity of E-Bikes, E-Scooters Comes with Battery Fire Warnings
VICTORIA AND NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, JUL 23 – The ban targets lithium-ion battery fire risks on trains while allowing foldable e-bikes on other transport, affecting thousands and prompting calls for improved safety standards.
- State and local governments in Australia and the US are reviewing proposed bans on e-bikes and e-scooters on trains and in Houston due to battery fire risks in 2025.
- These moves respond to a surge in e-bike and scooter use since the COVID-19 pandemic and reports of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries overheating on streets, homes, and trains.
- Authorities note most fires arise from substandard or illegally modified batteries often charged improperly, while thermal runaway fires in high-quality e-bikes are rare.
- Katie Morano of Bikeway Bicycles emphasized that unplugging the battery before sleeping is crucial, as leaving it connected overnight can cause overheating, which may damage the battery even though it won’t necessarily cause an explosion.
- The bans risk disrupting thousands of commuters; stakeholders urge temporary measures until proper safety standards remove hazardous e-bikes and batteries from the market.
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