E-bike riders will soon be able to conveniently charge their devices on NYC sidewalks through the continuation of a pilot program designed to combat lithium-ion battery fires, city officials said on Tuesday.
According to the DOT, the cabinets will have fire-suppression features, real-time battery health monitoring and automatic alerts to the system provider to help ensure safety.
https://www.amny.com/nyc-transit/e-bike-battery-swapping-cabinets-nyc/
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