E-bike battery fires, such as one that occurred last month on W. 23rd Street (above), are on pace to achieve record highs in New York City this year. ( Photo: Satish Shahi) NYC’s E-Bike Battery Fires on Pace to Pass Last Year’s Record The number of lithium ion battery fires appears to be on track to outpace last year’s record total, according to the latest... News 25 Aug 2026 | 05:32