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UL Enterprise Applauds New York City Mayor Eric Adams for Signing Life-Saving Micromobility Legislation into LawThe new law addresses the significant safety risks that have emerged as the use of electrified forms of transportation surges. NORTHBROOK, Ill., March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The UL enterprise – UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions – applauds New York City Mayor Eric Adams' action to sign Initiative 663-A into law. Under this new law, any company selling, leasing or distributing micromobility devices, such as e-bikes or e-scooters, has 180 days to obtain certification by an accredited testing laboratory to:
With this initiative now signed into law, New York City is leading the country in mitigating the safety issues with lithium-ion battery-operated products. Requiring e-bikes, e-scooters and other personal mobility devices to earn third-party product safety certification can significantly reduce related fire, explosion, property damage and other risks associated with micromobility equipment. Third-party product safety certification is granted once a product meets safety certification program requirements. This means that it demonstrates conformity to consensus-based safety standards and undergoes regular factory surveillace during manufacturing. "We are committed to advancing research in key technologies to best inform leaders like Mayor Adams and the New York City Council as they adopt these important safety initiatives," said Dr. Chris Cramer, senior vice president and chief research officer, UL Research Institutes. "Lithium-Ion batteries are a part of our everyday lives. We are proud to see this legislation move forward and will continue research to help protect those who use these products." "The mayor's signature today affirms that safety standards matter to growing consumer trust and preserving market access," said Dr. David Steel, executive director of UL Standards & Engagement. "This issue does not begin and end in Manhattan's five boroughs, and governments everywhere should look to New York's law as a first draft for their own efforts. It is a policy change that can and will save lives." "We commend Mayor Adams and the New York City Council for recognizing the importance third-party safety certification has to help the city safely and confidently realize the benefits electrified forms of transportation can provide," said Dr. Robert Slone, senior vice president and chief scientist, UL Solutions. "We look forward to applying our safety science expertise and rigorous testing methodologies to help give peace of mind to those embracing micromobility products in their daily lives." The UL enterprise is committed to confronting safety challenges head-on, turning questions and hypotheses into discoveries and innovating to help ensure that scientific knowledge is applied to support its shared mission of working for a safer world. Learn more about e-bike and micromobility safety testing and product certification. About UL Research Institutes About UL Standards & Engagement About UL Solutions Press contact: View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ul-enterprise-applauds-new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-for-signing-life-saving-micromobility-legislation-into-law-301776423.html SOURCE UL Solutions |