E-bikes
Three Things To Know About the National Lithium-Ion Battery Fire ‘Epidemic’
Sustainable transportation advocates are calling for common-sense trade regulations, consumer education, and other reforms to keep prevent fires involving defective lithium-ion batteries — while simultaneously fighting misinformation that threatens to explode into a culture war against electric microbility.
March 20, 2023
NYC Pol Wants Feds to Rein in Faulty Lithium-Ion Batteries
“My legislation ... is an expression of the government's highest obligation, which is public safety,” said Rep. Ritchie Torres.
March 8, 2023
What Did Denverites Do With All Those Free E-Bikes? (Answer: Not Drive So Much)
Denver's decision to invest in its climate and economic future by helping residents buy e-bikes is already paying off for the region, new data shows.
March 7, 2023
Solution to Deadly Lithium-Ion Battery Fires is a Trade-In Program
Battery-sparked fires are tearing through homes. so how about a "buy back" program?
February 22, 2023
Opinion: It’s Time to Rethink One-Hour Deliveries
With e-commerce sales booming and the demand for speedy shipping on the rise, the impact of ultra-fast deliveries on our roads and environment has become increasingly apparent. The fallout looks like a veritable armada of delivery trucks triple-parking in your neighborhoods.
February 10, 2023
More Money for Delivery Workers Will Require More Protection for Them
In New York, a significant pay raise for city delivery workers could end up increasing the number of deliveries made per hour, which might unleash more two-wheeled deliveristas crisscrossing the city's deadly streets at all hours of the day and night. Be careful what you wish for?
November 25, 2022
Oregon’s Rep. Blumenauer Remains Optimistic on Sustainable Transport Despite GOP Takeover of Congress
A Republican majority in the House won't necessarily be a death knell for sustainable transportation priorities, the prominent bike-loving Congressman says.
November 17, 2022
NYC Housing Authority Backs Down From Banning E-Bikes on its Property
This controversy has been extinguished.
October 21, 2022
Coming: New Incentives for E-Bikes
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a e-bike rebate program for older adults and people with disabilities that “will be a proof of concept."
October 13, 2022
Opinion: E-Bike Charging Stations in Former Newstands Won’t Get it Done
The Doordash/GrubHub/UberEats tech bros business model is basically, "Burning Man for me, burning apartments for thee."
October 12, 2022
