[HN] E-Bike Industry Blames Consumers for Fires to Undermine Right to Repair Laws

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[HN] E-Bike Industry Blames Consumers for Fires to Undermine Right to Repair Laws

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_haha_oh_wow_@sh.itjust.worksM to micromobility - Bikes, scooters, boards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

E-Bike Industry Blames Consumers For Fires In Effort To Undermine ‘Right To Repair’ Laws

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Countless companies and industries enjoy making up scary stories when it comes to justifying their opposition to making it easier to repair your own tech. Apple claims that empowering consumers and…

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