The FDNY has seen a startling 53% increase in structural fires linked to exploding lithium-ion batteries this year — a sobering statistic that shows e-bike and scooter owners are not taking seriously ...

Lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous, but they don't have to be, fire officials say By Benjamin Preston Electric bike sales have soared in recent years as more people welcome the easy, fun mobility ...

An exploding lithium-ion battery in an illegal e-bike repair shop in the basement of a home in Queens sparked a huge fire that tore through the single-family house, FDNY officials said Tuesday.