New York City is testing battery swapping for e-bikes to prevent fires

[Redaktion]

E-bike batteries can cause fires, sometimes even fatal ones. A pilot project is now testing battery swapping stations to improve safety and save time.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/New-York-City-is-testing-battery-swapping-for-e-bikes-to-prevent-fires.822851.0.html

[frogg]

Surprisingly, EV's batteries don't catch fire ! ...

[John Hall]

There is no standard form factor for e bike batteries. This would only work for a fleet of identical vehicles.
I don't see any practical application for this system.

[NikoB]

EV's batteries don't catch fire ! ...

This is a complete lie.

[Andy00]

You know what also causes fatalities (millions of them per year)? Cars!

[Hi]

Just ask China. An average of 8 EV fires a day.

[Karen]

Why is a battery stored in a locker less likely to catch fire????