In a surprising turn of events, China has begun urging its citizens to trade in their lithium-ion battery-powered electric bikes for newer models that use sealed lead-acid (SLA) batteries.

The ordinance includes new rules about the lithium-ion batteries that power the bikes. Under Hoboken’s ordinance, the use, sale and repair of second-hand batteries are banned. E-bike and e ...

She has been working in journalism for seven years. Authorities believe an e-bike's lithium ion battery is to blame for a deadly fire that tore through a New York City apartment on Sunday.