![]() The prevalence of warnings about fires sparked by e-bikes and other light electric vehicles is in stark contrast to the current urban zeitgeist touting electric micromobility as the answer to creating safer streets, more efficient transportation and greener cities. “Mom and two kids killed in fire caused by e-bike battery” “4 dead, 2 critically injured in NYC e-bike store fire” “FDNY says e-bike fires on pace to double this year.” We’ve all seen the headlines over the last couple of years. ![]() Indeed, it has the potential to spark real change, but there’s a deadlier side that is putting off some consumers. The e-bike revolution started with the pandemic and has been hailed as the answer to everything from traffic congestion to greenhouse gas emissions to fitness to depression.
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