Might 19, 2023: New York Metropolis fireplace commissioner Laura Kavanagh stated on Might 17 that she is going to take into account supporting further measures geared toward eliminating lithium ion battery fires.
The transfer comes after NYC mayor Eric Adams stated on March 20 that he signed 5 new legal guidelines that embrace tightening laws on the sale of lithium batteries in New York as a part of a ‘ Cost Secure, Trip Secure: New York Metropolis’s Electrical Micromobility Motion. Plan’.
At the moment Kavanagh informed a finances assembly of the NYC metropolis council that he would take into account supporting a proposal for a buyback program, in order that New Yorkers can change lithium ion batteries of their electrical scooters and bicycles for unspecified safer choices.
The finances assembly got here simply days after firefighters had been known as to cope with a hearth exterior a Bronx condo block (see picture) the place a number of broken batteries and e-bikes.
Photograph: NYFD
