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Changing Conversations Podcast

The Future of E-bikes

07 Jan 2025

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E-bikes are transforming how people commute, but are they always safe? In this SGS Live Replay, experts from SGS and the e-bike industry explore the booming e-bike market, the rising safety concerns, and how SGS helps ensure these vehicles meet strict safety standards through rigorous testing and certification. Tune in to learn how SGS plays a crucial role in keeping riders safe on the road. Featuring insights from John Ciliege (SGS North America), Bobby Brown (Global Head of Hardlines Fire Technology), and Mike Fritz (CTO, Human Powered Solutions). (00:02:50)- Introduction. (00:05:01)- E- bikes: unintended consequences with batteries (00:06:40)- Warning sign that something may be wrong (00:07:09)- Certification of E-bikes (00:08:57)- The growth of e-bikes and e-scooters (00:12:07)- Users demographics (00:14:21)- Testing lithium-ion batteries (00:15:50)- Fires with lithium batteries: why are they so different and why do they pose a new challenge for firefighters? (00:18:22)- Different ways these bikes are currently regulated (00:23:16)- How the consumer can understand the regulatory policies (00:28:20)- The main concern from a fire safety perspective when it comes to regulation (00:30:57)- SGS’s role (00:34:20)- Q&A (00:35:53)- E-bikes certification number

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