The Velotric GoMad is built to do a lot. It’s a utility e-bike with a 500-pound load capacity, a powerful motor, and enough room on the back to carry everything from cargo to passengers. But despite ...

Fires sparked by lithium-ion batteries—which are used to power electric bicycles—have proven to be violent, fast-moving and tough to extinguish. So far this year, the FDNY says 66 fires have been ...