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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Engineering student in Florida builds wooden e-bike
This is the incredible moment engineering student Reed Curry demonstrates an e-bike he built out of wood and electronics on July 14. Curry studies at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida and built the bike out of necessity. The good Samaritans who captured this video set up a GoFundMe page on Curry's behalf so he can buy a truck for personal transportation. The GoFundMe has almost reached its $8,000 goal.
CTV News
17 hours ago
- CTV News
Concerns rise over battery safety after fire at Halifax e-bike store
A fire at an e-bike store in Halifax is under investigation. They are quick and convenient part of the daily commute, but a fire at a Halifax e-bike store is raising new concerns about the risks that come with battery-powered travel. Crews were called to BMG E-Bikes just before 9 a.m. Tuesday after multiple residents in the same building reported smelling smoke. 'Around 8:50 residents phoned in from the same building because they can smell smoke,' said assistant chief Philip Thorburn with Halifax Fire. By the time firefighters arrived, the store was already filled with smoke. Crews were able to evacuate the building and extinguish the fire. Capt. Richard Sullivan, executive officer with Halifax Professional Fire Fighters, said the fire took roughly 30 minutes to extinguish – an unusually long time for a fire of that scale. 'The resources required to fight a battery fire in a vehicle are greater than that of a regular combustion engine,' said Sullivan. 'Generally, we are going to need multiple tankers.' The reason, Sullivan explains, is lithium-ion batteries, the kind that power e-bikes, e-scooters and other personal mobility devices. Once a battery ignites, it can go into what's known as thermal runaway, a self-sustaining reaction is difficult to extinguish and can reignite even after the fire appears to be out. 'They require copious amounts of water and a lot of time,' he said. 'It's more water than we have onboard our fire truck.' Lithium-ion batteries are used in phones, tablets, laptops, power tools, and nearly all electric vehicles – and the larger the device, the larger the battery. That means if something goes wrong, the consequences can be more severe. Halifax Fire said the cause of Tuesday's fire is still under investigation. However, Thorburn noted that improper charging is a recurring concern. 'Some of this is attributed to the improper use of a non-OEM chargers,' he said. 'The charger gets damaged and somebody just buys another charger online.' Firefighters say battery-related fires are on the rise in Canada, particularly as more people turn to electric vehicles and devices to get around. With high-density housing becoming more common, Halifax Fire believes the city needs to move quickly to address the growing risks. 'The city has to take a look at our bylaws and what we allow folks to bring into their homes, especially, in multi-unit residential units,' said Sullivan. As battery-powered mobility becomes more embedded in daily life, Halifax firefighters say conversations around battery safety need to be part of public planning. E-bikes E-bikes in Halifax are pictured. (Source: Hafsa Arif/CTV News Atlantic) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Greater Manchester street mourns the loss of "local boy" following e-bike crash
Members of a community have expressed their shock following the death of a 15-year-old boy in a tragic crash involving an e-bike. Police were called to reports of the collision on Rowrah Crescent in Middleton at around 11:55am on Tuesday (July 22). Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by officers, say GMP. A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and and remains in custody for questioning. Another 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of theft as part of the investigation. READ MORE: Boy, 15, dies after crash on Greater Manchester estate READ MORE: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after boy, 15, dies following e-bike crash A scene is currently in place on Rowrah Crescent where a small cordon has been placed in the middle of the street. Detectives, PCSOs and CSI officers were spotted carrying out their work on the street. Some residents stop and stare, understandably curious for any update, however, a majority of neighbours opted to stay inside. One neighbour who knew the boy and his family well said: "This involves the family of my friend. When something like this happens you just try to keep out of the way because it's a sad thing." Another resident added: "There was a big commotion, I was inside when it happened but when I came out loads of people and police were on the street. "I didn't know what happened at first, but they said a young boy has lost his life. I knew the boy, he was local to the area and very well known. It's such a sad situation." Another resident who said they knew of the teenager told the M.E.N: "He was a top, top lad. Lived on this estate all his life and a lot of people knew him. "He was very respectable, obviously it's a horrible thing to happen to him and his family." Officers are working to establish the full circumstances of the incident and are investigating allegations of a theft in the events leading up to the collision. Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Dean, from GMP's Rochdale district, said: 'This terrible incident has seen the death of a teenage boy, and we are working hard to establish the full facts of this case, in what is the very early stages of an investigation. 'A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and will be questioned in due course, while officers are already in place to support the family of the boy who has died today. "I want to remind people that at the heart of this is a grieving family, and I would ask the community to not speculate on social media while we piece together the events of earlier today. 'As our work progresses, I would ask anyone with information to please come forward – whether you witnessed anything or have any dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage from the area.' You can contact police via 101 or our Live Chat service at quoting log 1364 of 22/07/25. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Boy, 15, riding e-bike dies in horror crash as man, 59, arrested over ‘murder' – with cops probing earlier ‘theft'
A BOY, 15, has died riding an e-bike in a horror crash as a 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Cops are also investigating allegations of theft in the lead up to the shocking collision. 2 2 At around 11.55am this morning, Greater Manchester Police responded to reports of a collision on Rowrah Crescent in the Middleton area. Emergency services immediately attended but despite their best efforts, the boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by officers at this time. A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning Officers are working to establish the full circumstances of the incident and are investigating allegations of a theft in the events leading up to collision. Another male, also aged 15, has been arrested on suspicion of theft as part of that ongoing work. A scene remains in place and officers will be able to assist any locals with queries or concerns they may have. Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Dean, from GMP's Rochdale district, said: 'This terrible incident has seen the death of a teenage boy, and we are working hard to establish the full facts of this case, in what is the very early stages of an investigation. 'A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and will be questioned in due course, while officers are already in place to support the family of the boy who has died today. "I want to remind people that at the heart of this is a grieving family, and I would ask the community to not speculate on social media while we piece together the events of earlier today. 'As our work progresses, I would ask anyone with information to please come forward – whether you witnessed anything or have any dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage from the area.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
Surfing instructor has arm severed while pushing heavy e-bike across Amtrak tracks
A California surfing instructor had her arm ripped off by a speeding Amtrak train in a gruesome freak accident that occurred as she tried to wheel her e-bike across the railroad tracks. Elieah Boyd, 24, was pushing her 80-pound bike across the tracks in Ventura just before 5.30pm on July 7 when a train came barreling toward her. 'There was no train horn. It was like three seconds from when I saw the train to when it happened,' she told KTLA. 'I just happened to have my hand still on the bike as the train goes by. The train barely clipped the bike, just enough to take my arm completely off.' Her bicycle had gotten stuck in the tracks just moments before the collision, according to the Ventura Police Department. 'Officers arrived on scene and immediately began providing first aid,' the department said in a press release. 'Paramedics transported the woman to a local hospital, along with her severed arm, which was located nearby.' Boyd's arm was found after a retired firefighter, who had been walking with her, prompted the search. The young surf instructor described the incident as 'the tragedy of a lifetime' in an Instagram post detailing her recovery. The young surf instructor described the incident as 'the tragedy of a lifetime' in an Instagram post detailing her recovery 'While crossing the train tracks with my bike, I was struck by a train and, as a result, lost my right arm. Thanks to the incredible Ventura first response team, my arm was recovered and I was rushed to the hospital in hopes of reconstruction,' she wrote. She was told upon her arrival at the hospital that she would be airlifted to UCI Medical Center where a team was waiting with hopes to save her arm. Boyd endured a grueling 10-hour surgery, and miraculously awoke to find it had successfully been reattached. 'Words can't express how grateful I am to the medical teams who gave me this chance, and to everyone behind the scenes supporting me through the long process of healing and recovery,' she explained. 'This will undoubtedly be the most difficult journey I've ever faced. But I'm holding on to hope and staying as strong and positive as I can. 'I have full faith that with time, more procedures, and rehab, I'll regain as much function as possible.' Boyd hopes she will 'be on a surfboard' as soon as possible. 'That's all I dream about here in the hospital,' she told KTLA. 'I just want to get back in the water and surf.' Boyd endured a grueling 10-hour surgery, and miraculously awoke to find it had successfully been reattached A GoFundMe campaign was launched in hopes of aiding in Boyd's recovery. 'As a vibrant, beloved member of our community, Elieah has touched so many lives,' the campaign page read. 'Now it's our turn to give back. We're rallying together to ensure she has everything she needs to heal, grow, and thrive.' The effort had raised nearly $49,000 of its $65,000 goal as of Tuesday morning. Boyd added on Instagram: '[I]f all you can give right now is your love, encouragement, or prayers, I will receive them with so much gratitude. Every bit of support matters more than you know.'
