Ontario – The TTC is reminding customers that lithium-ion battery powered micromobility devices, including e-bikes and e-scooters, are banned on the TTC until April 15, 2025. The ban, which is in response to safety concerns and customer complaints, was approved by the TTC Board at its December meeting. The decision comes after an incident last year involving a battery explosion …
Ottawa – Thousands of Canadian manufacturing jobs are being created across the Electric Vehicle (EV) supply chain, and hundreds of thousands of Canadian families are making the switch to an EV every year. Electric vehicles help families save thousands of dollars in gas money every year. At the same time, communities are seeing electric and hydrogen buses, and e-bikes provide …
BRAMPTON – Fires involving lithium-ion batteries are a growing concern in Brampton and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Lithium-ion batteries are safe when used correctly, but when they fail and ignite, they can cause a fire that can spread quickly, posing an immediate risk to people in the area. To raise awareness and educate residents about lithium-ion battery safety, Brampton …
