The Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium Ion Batteries Act is in the Senate.

If passed, the bill will mandate safety standards that help reduce deadly battery fires.

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E‑mobility Fires Can Be Devastating. They Don’t Have To Be.

The e-mobility market has grown dramatically, reducing cars on the road, supporting workers in the gig economy, and helping cities meet sustainability goals. Preserving the e-bike and e-scooter market means protecting against the fire risk these devices carry.

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Awareness Gaps Increase Fire Risks

E-mobility devices are commonly powered by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. But if damaged, malfunctioning, modified, counterfeit, or otherwise substandard, these batteries can enter thermal runaway, an uncontrollable, self-heating state that can lead to smoke, fire, toxic off-gassing, or explosion. Most riders, however, are unaware of their device’s power source or its risks — or that there are safety standards that exist to protect them. 

53%

of e-bike owners do not know that their device is powered by a lithium-ion battery. 

54%

of current e-bike and e-scooter owners purchased it to support work-related tasks such as delivery gigs.

44%

of Americans are unaware of risks associated with overheating batteries that can lead to thermal runaway. 

93%

of all Americans admit to hearing little to nothing about safety standards for e-mobility devices.

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See Where Fires Are Occurring

While New York City has made headlines too many times, battery fires are not restricted by geography — they are occurring everywhere. Explore the latest headlines involving e-bike, e-scooter, and hoverboard battery fires.

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UL Standards & Engagement’s work is guided by industry leaders with data and technical expertise. Hear key takeaways from our experts — and how safety standards can help. 

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Awareness gaps among electric bike, scooter, and other e-mobility device users—learn how it’s putting them at risk.

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Thermal runaway and resulting lithium-ion battery fires are major safety threats. Learn how standards can help.

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Learn more about critical consumer knowledge gaps among e-bike, e-scooter, and other e-mobility device users. Our latest report provides an in-depth look at key trends in e-mobility safety. 

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Safety standards protect Americans from deadly battery fires and other safety risks, while preserving access to the e-bikes and e-scooters consumers want. Learn how you can support the adoption of e-mobility safety standards.

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49%

of e-bike owners who charge at home are blocking their home’s fire exit paths with their devices. 

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Sign the letter and share on social to spread awareness, support legislative solutions to reduce fires, and build safer communities.

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of e-bike owners do not know that their device is powered by a lithium-ion battery.

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Three-quarters of riders report using e-mobility devices at least once a week 

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E‑Bike Fire Deaths Decline in New York City Amid Safety Efforts

Three deaths have been reported this year from lithium-battery fires as of Sept. 30, compared with 14 deaths during the...

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Deaths From E‑Bike Fires Declining in New York City After UL Standards Written Into Law

Since the law took effect, the rate of injuries and deaths from e-bike fires has started to slow.

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Webinar: How Cities Are Making E‑Bike Ownership a Reality

Learn how the cities of Denver, Boston, and Atlanta developed their e-bike incentive programs, how the programs...

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E‑Scooter & E‑Bike Battery Fires Resource Hub

Learn how UL Standards & Engagement is working to make e-mobility devices safer.

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ULSE Standards to Support E‑Mobility Device Safety

Our standards for e-mobility devices cover the batteries and electrical systems with specific requirements tailored to...

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What They Are Saying: Strong Support for E‑Mobility Safety in H.R. 1797

A chorus of voices issued their support for H.R. 1797 to ultimately become law. Here's what they’re saying

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