New York lawmakers press federal agency on e-bike battery safety rule

Three New York lawmakers are urging the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to finalise a proposed national safety standard for lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters, aiming to reduce deadly fires and hazards linked to these devices.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 2 sources have reported it between 16 Oct 2026 and 17 Oct 2026.