NEW YORK — New York City is looking to expand its program offering e-bike battery charging stations on city sidewalks. It's an effort to get lithium-ion batteries out of apartments and avoid fires.

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The charging stations will be outside of buildings, in cabinets on the sidewalk. Property owners and tenants with a landlord approval can apply for them. "As more and more New Yorkers turn to e-bikes ...

E-bikes are fun, fast, and eco-friendly. But their batteries can pose risks if not handled with care. Stories of e-bike battery fires are becoming more common around the world. The good news? Most of ...

E-bike battery charging cabinets will appear in front of businesses and residential buildings by next year, officials said Monday, as the city seeks to prevent lethal fires from delivery workers’ ...

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