What to know about electric bikes, from battery safety to pedaling:
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that would give consumers a tax break on the purchase of a new e-bike. The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act would offer a refundable tax credit amounting to 30% of the e-bike's price, capped at $1,500.signed a package of e-bike safety legislation "There's a lot of energy being condensed into a very small battery," Steve Kerber, vice president and executive director of UL's Fire Safety Research Institute, which performs testing and research around fire safety risks, including hazards associated with lithium-ion batteries, told ABC News.likelihood of a lithium-ion battery failure
E-bikes typically start around $1,000, while a more high-end model could cost upward of $12,000. Lovell recommends trying out different models before purchasing. E-bike users should read their instruction manual to ensure they are following best practices for charging and storing their device, Kerber said.In addition to uncertified batteries, other factors that increase the likelihood of battery failure include battery abuse, modifications and mismatched parts -- such as using a charger that is incompatible with the battery -- according to UL's Fire Safety Research Institute.
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