Despite rising EV fire incidents, industry bound to grow: Transport Secretary
Road Transport and Highways Secretary Giridhar Aramane said each and every incident will be probed and asserted that the Indian EV industry is bound to prosper and grow, as reported by PTI.
May 02, 2022, 13:53 PM IST
Electric scooter fire in Tamil Nadu: Okinawa not responsible this time, here's why?
It has been discovered that the e-scooter, namely the Okinawa Praise Pro which was purchased last year, had not been brought for service for many months, as reported by IANS.
May 01, 2022, 14:52 PM IST
Fact check: Has government ordered to stop EV manufacturing in India over fire incidents?
Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had warned EV makers that if any company is found negligent in their processes, "a heavy penalty will be imposed", as reported by IANS.
Apr 29, 2022, 13:46 PM IST
Heatwave in India: Tips and tricks to stop Electric Scooters from catching fire
Lithium-Ion batteries are the most reliable option available today for the EVs and by taking simple precautions, the consumers can safeguard their electric scooters from the risk of catching fire.
Apr 28, 2022, 20:09 PM IST
Exclusive: On-demand fast charging for electric vehicle can push EV sales in India
Hopcharge, a Gurgaon based startup, has created the world’s first on-demand, doorstep, fast Electric Vehicle charging service.
Apr 27, 2022, 18:56 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari issues warning after series of fire incidents, Pure EV to recall 2,000 electric scooters
Pure EV expressed deep regret over the alleged explosion of a battery of an electric scooter and said it has decided to recall 2,000 concerned vehicles.
Apr 22, 2022, 12:18 PM IST
Electric scooters catching fire in India, govt to penalize EV makers: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said the EV companies found negligent will be penalised and a recall of all defective vehicles will be ordered.
Apr 22, 2022, 08:08 AM IST
Electric scooter battery explodes in Hyderabad while getting charged at home, one killed
An EV fire took the life of one, when the detachable battery of the electric two-wheeler burst, triggering flames resulting in burn injuries of three others.
Apr 21, 2022, 14:32 PM IST
Electric scooter maker Okinawa's EV dealership burnt to ashes due to short-circuit
Okinawa autotech dealership was burnt down to ashes in Tamil Nadu owing to a reported fire in the showroom due to possible short circuit.
Apr 18, 2022, 10:26 AM IST
Voluntarily recall batches involved in the EV fire incidents: Niti Aayog CEO to scooter makers
Time is ripe for the EV industry to instill a sense of confidence in consumers the way global automakers do by voluntarily recalling their vehicles over fire risks, Kant said.
Apr 14, 2022, 19:19 PM IST
Nitin Gadkari checks Ola Electric scooter amidst rising EV fire incidents in India
Nitin Gadkari met Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal to discuss the reason behind the EV catching fires in India, days after the Centre ordered a probe last month.
Apr 14, 2022, 17:16 PM IST
Yet another electric scooter catches fire, 4th such incident after Ola and Okinawa - Watch video
After Ola and Okinawa now, there are reports of a Pure EV electric scooter catching fire in the Manjampakkam area near North Chennai, raising safety concerns over electric scooters.
Mar 30, 2022, 13:54 PM IST
Ola electric scooter catches fire in Pune, investigation ordered - Watch video
Ola Electric, in a statement, said they are aware of an incident in Pune and are investigating to understand the root cause and will share updates in the next few days.
Mar 26, 2022, 23:30 PM IST
