DOT Electrical Inspection Unit's 2023 random survey of locations for stray voltage pursuant to Ad Code 19-153 (Local Law 44 of 2004). These locations were at or around Con Edison equipment.
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Number one, we're going to increase the level of enforcement to make sure those who are actually charging these batteries illegally and in danger, we're going to give them in order to cure the problem. And if not, we're going to come back and handle it with some form of citation.
They're not just regular fires, they are basically explosions, and they spread so rapidly. And it's more than just water to put them out, it's a very complicated fire. This is a new introduction into our firefighting apparatus, and it's going to come with the combination of education as well.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced “Charge Safe, Ride Safe: New York City’s Electric Micromobility Action Plan” to protect New Yorkers from fires caused by lithium-ion batteries and promote safe electric micromobility usage.
DOT Electrical Inspection Unit's 2022 random survey of locations for stray voltage pursuant to Ad Code 19-153 (Local Law 44 of 2004). These locations were at or around Con Edison equipment.
The Mayor orders the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Office of Management and Budget to accelerate the Electric Fleet Adopton for NYC FLEET to replace City on-road fleet vehicles to electric models.