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Plan to double power of e-bikes sparks fire fears

A safety charity and trade body have criticised government proposals for more powerful e-bikes.

Image caption, A delivery driver in north London suffered life-changing injuries when his e-bike caught fire while charging Ministers also suggest the changes would be helpful for bikes travelling with large cargo, as they "would better enable delivery riders to transport heavier loads, including on terrain with gradients". It said it was concerned this could lead to calls for "moped-like" regulations for the sector - such as mandatory insurance, registration and helmets, which which could make e-bikes "significantly less attractive" to people.

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