EV fire

A 7-year-old boy was killed after the battery of an electric scooter exploded while it was being charged in Palghar on Sunday. The incident occurred in Vasai area of Palghar district. Following the incident, the boy who was seriously…

A fire incident at an electric bike showroom in Hyderabad has resulted in the loss of eight lives, while seven others have received injuries and were rushed to hospitals in the areas, according to a report. While the police is investigating…

Electric two-wheelers are going mainstream and the fire incidents will only help manufacturers to focus on quality, thus helping the industry mature, according to Ather Energy cofounder and chief executive officer (CEO) Tarun Mehta. The…

With the rise in two-wheeler electric vehicles catching fire, customers are delaying purchasing the EVs resulting in dipping registrations in the month of June. Ola Electric which was one of the top EV players in the country has now come…

The Charge Point Operators Society (CPOS) of India has recommended a black box system in electric vehicle (EV) batteries to keep track of any untoward incidents that lead to EV fires. CPOS is an industry body representing EV charging…

With the launch of electric vehicles (EV) in India, the automotive sector was boasting it as a new revolution which will change the future. However, several incidences of EV fires in recent months have made a dent in…

A bizarre incident took place in North Vancouver, British Columbia last week, where Elon Musk-owned Tesla`s Model Y car allegedly caught fire after powering down while driving. The driver claimed getting stuck inside the car and breaking…

While investigating EV fire incidents as tasked by the Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has found serious defects in the batteries, including designs of the battery packs…

After numerous breakdown incidences, battery fire and software bugs, it seems like Ola Electric has finally got something to be happy about. An Ola S1 Pro owner took on to Twitter to share his good experience with the India’s best selling…

After a series of multiple electric two-wheelers burning in flames, the Road Transport and Highways Secretary Giridhar Aramane on May 1 said every incident will be probed and asserted that the Indian EV industry is bound to prosper and grow…