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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has withdrawn its proposed lithium-ion battery safety rule for e-bikes, scooters, and other micromobility products, opting to resubmit it through the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for executive review. While the rule is under review, manufacturers and suppliers continue to face growing pressure to follow recognized safety standards such as UL and IEC certifications. Experts believe the move could eventually lead to stronger alignment between U.S. and international battery safety standards, creating a more unified global framework for micromobility compliance.
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Starting October 24, 2025, all e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedal-assist delivery bikes in New York City will be limited to 15 mph. Mayor Eric Adams aims to improve pedestrian safety and bring consistency to the city’s growing micromobility network.
The rule lowers the current speed range of 20–25 mph for many e-bikes and aligns them with existing scooter limits. Citi Bike has already reduced the top speed on its e-assist fleet to comply. City officials are also pushing for a new commercial delivery license program to oversee rider safety and e-bike batteries.
Learn more: NYC.gov
On July 30, 2025, the European Commission adopted Regulations (EU) 2025/1561, amending existing rules on battery due diligence obligations. This decision gives economic operators time to comply with due diligence requirement to critical raw materials, such as cobalt, lithium, natural graphite and nickel.
Below are some key changes:
– The start date for economic operators’ due diligence requirements has been moved from August 18, 2025, to August 18, 2027.
– The deadline for the Commission to publish detailed guidelines has been extended from February 18, 2025, to July 26, 2026.
These extensions give businesses more time to align with due diligence rules for batteries placed on the EU market and allow additional time for the designation of notified bodies that will oversee compliance.
Learn More: European Council
NSW Australia Global Compliance
NSW has extended the Stage 2 certification deadline for micromobility (e-bikes, e-cargo bikes, e-scooters) and Lithuim-ion batteries to February 1, 2026.
Learn More: NSW Government
