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E-Bikes and the Gig Economy in NYC

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Lithium-ion batteries are powerful and convenient, but they can experience thermal runaway. This reading examines how thermal runaway of e-bikes in New York City became a safety concern and how the city took CHARGE of safety.

Read this document to understand: How does thermal runaway in e-bikes occur, and how can communities and cities stay safe?

Be sure to explore the pathway Xplorlabs: Science of Thermal Runaway and ULRI’s Take C.H.A.R.G.E of Battery Safety that shares research-based background knowledge and insights about battery safety.

This resource was created by Travis Koupal, Xplorlabs Educator Fellow and Middle School Science Teacher, in Minneapolis, Minnesota

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