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China urges citizens to trade in ‘old lithium e-bikes’ for newer lead acid electric bikes
In what might seem like a headscratcher, China is now urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-based ...
In cleanup from California fires, lithium-ion batteries are a dangerous challenge
One of the biggest clean-up challenges from the Southern California fires is lithium-ion batteries, which can explode after ...
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China’s Surprising Shift from Lithium-Ion to Lead-Acid E-Bikes
In a surprising turn of events, China has begun urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-powered electric ...
Why Are Toxic Flame Retardants In Your Earbuds?
Manufacturers are adding harmful flame retardants to plastic cases surrounding the lithium-ion batteries in earbuds, e-bikes, ...
Flame retardants in some batteries might be making fires worse
“Historically, flame retardant use to meet flammability standards has resulted in documented health risks without ...
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Flame retardants in battery enclosures may do more harm than good
As dangerous lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, regulators and manufacturers are scrambling for solutions.
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UK fast tracks e-scooter battery standard to tackle fires
The UK government is fast-tracking development of a new standard for e-bike and e-scooter batteries following a report by WMG ...
Plans to make e-bike motors twice as powerful dropped
The Government has dropped its plans to make electric bicycle motors twice as powerful. Under plans floated last year by the ...
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Flame Retardants in Batteries: More Harm Than Good?
As dangerous lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, regulators and manufacturers are scrambling for solutions. Unfortunately, one common strategy ...
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Funky Little E-Bike Can Run on Wheels or Tank Tracks
Giving off Honda Grom vibes but with major twists, this Avvenire Combat e-bike can be used on the road, off-road and even in ...