New York City considers banning sale of second-hand and uncertified lithium-ion batteries to curb fires

City Council held hearing to address the deadly rise in e-bike and e-scooter related fires

A delivery worker on his way to a delivery on an e-bike
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The New York City Council is reviewing a package of bills, sponsored by Councilwoman Gale A. Brewer, addressing the rise in city fires caused by faulty or malfunctioning lithium-ion batteries and chargers used in e-bikes, e-scooters and other electronic mobility devices. 

The bills call for a range of reforms including informational campaigns and banning the sale of both second-use and uncertified batteries.

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Anne-Marije Rook
North American Editor

Cycling Weekly's North American Editor, Anne-Marije Rook is old school. She holds a degree in journalism and started out as a newspaper reporter — in print! She can even be seen bringing a pen and notepad to the press conference.

Originally from The Netherlands, she grew up a bike commuter and didn't find bike racing until her early twenties when living in Seattle, Washington. Strengthened by the many miles spent darting around Seattle's hilly streets on a steel single speed, Rook's progression in the sport was a quick one. As she competed at the elite level, her journalism career followed, and soon she became a full-time cycling journalist. She's now been a cycling journalist for 11 years.