Deepower
Coverage of Deepower in the Nexus archive.
- Mamdani admin warns over 40 companies to halt selling illegal e-bikes or face thousands of dollars in fines
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration warned 42 online retailers, including Amazon and Best Buy, to stop selling illegal e-bikes and e-scooters exceeding New York City speed and power limits by August 18 or face up to $2,000 fines. The action follows fatal accidents involving the devices and aims to hold retailers accountable for ensuring compliance with local laws.
- Attorney General issues consumer alert on speedy motorized two-wheelers illegally marketed as e-bikes
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert warning that motorized two-wheelers exceeding state speed limits are illegally marketed as e-bikes or e-scooters. These devices, classified as e-motos or motorcycles, require additional licensing and insurance, and their sale or use violates state law, following a fatal crash involving a 17-year-old rider.