E-bike battery fires are a hazard across Canada. These companies are pitching solutions | Unpublished
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Publication Date: May 24, 2026 - 04:00

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E-bike battery fires are a hazard across Canada. These companies are pitching solutions

May 24, 2026

Fires and explosions from lithium batteries for e-bikes have led to millions in damage and even deaths across Canada. Fire chiefs have voiced concerns and e-bikes face bans in some buildings and transit. Two companies say they have a safer solution, with added benefits for e-bike riders.



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