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Co-founder David Hammer added, “With FDNY approval, we''re ready to roll out cabinets immediately. Each battery charged in our
The battery-swapping cabinet is only one part of New York City's efforts to prevent fires from lithium-ion batteries, which power the e-bikes and e-scooters that have flooded city streets in recent years. The batteries have also become deadly fire hazards.
A proposed new rule from the city offers some good news, allowing battery cabinets to fall under "revocable consent". Once taking effect – likely in mid to late 2025 - local businesses including bodegas, grocery stores and restaurants could request to have battery cabinets installed outside of their doors.
Do not stack batteries. Maintain a separation distance between devices or batteries that are charging in a single fire area. 20 kilowatt-hours (kWh) requires at least a 2-foot separation. 50 kWh requires at least a 3-foot separation. Consider using an approved cabinet or rack to reduce these separation distances.
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