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India's EV industry is facing the heat after a number of electric two-wheeler vehicles went up in flames. Editorji highlights the burning issue of battery overheating and if recalls are enough to ensure safety in the future.

Explained: Electric vehicle fire, the burning issue and if recalls are enough 

The big question is if the Centre can douse EV fires with a battery policy

Explained: EV fire, the burning issue and if recalls are enough 

Incidents Of Explosions In Four Weeks
On March 26, the first fire incident came to light after a video of an Ola EV ablaze went viral on social media. The same day, a father and daughter duo were killed in an Okinawa electric scooter explosion in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. On March 30, an e-scooter manufactured by Pure EV caught fire. In another incident, on April 11, a container truck carrying 20 EVs owned by Jitendra Electric Vehicles caught fire in Nashik.
 On April 18, an Okinawa Autotech dealership was gutted to fire in Tamil Nadu, owing to a possible short circuit.
 In the recent and sixth fire incident which took place last week, a Pure EV explosion claimed the life of an 80-year-old, while two others sustained serious injuries.

The big question is if the&nbsp;Centre can douse EV fires with a&nbsp;battery policy

India's EV industry is facing the heat after a number of electric two-wheeler vehicles went up in flames.
Editorji highlights the burning issue of battery overheating and if recalls are enough to ensure safety in the future.
<h3>"Recall pe recall"</h3>
After Okinawa and Pure EV, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/is-there-a-social-army-riding-online-to-defend-ola-1651731458442" target="_blank">Ola </a>is recalling 1,400 electric scooters of a single batch to check for any disconfiguration after a spate of fire involving multiple manufacturers and brands.&nbsp;
Also read/watch|&nbsp;<a title="Explained: Why Indonesia ban and not Ukraine war is India's biggest problem" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/economy/explained-why-indonesia-ban-and-not-ukraine-war-is-india-s-biggest-problem-1650860521605">Explained: Why Indonesia ban and not Ukraine war is India's biggest problem</a>
<h3>Govt steps in</h3>
These 'voluntary' recalls were announced just as the&nbsp;&nbsp;Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari asked EV makers to take &ldquo;advance action&rdquo; immediately. Gadkari said the companies found negligent will be penalised. There is also a buzz that the govt is looking to douse the problem by coming out with a battery policy which will cover performance testing and manufacturing standards, along with heat resistance of these batteries.
<h3>Is the Indian summer causing EV fires?</h3>
The speculation around rising temperatures and batteries exploding have been rife. While it&rsquo;s easy to attribute the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/e-scooter-fires-nitin-gadkari-sends-stern-warning-urges-for-recall-1650604967468" target="_blank">EV fires</a> to rising temperatures, experts suggest looking at how a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery is packed and designed. EVs are powered by Li-ion batteries, which are generally considered to be lightweight and efficient. However, they also pose a fire risk.
<h3> Also read/watch|&nbsp;<a title="Top edible oil stocks to watch out for in India" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/top-edible-oil-stocks-to-watch-out-for-in-india-1650876201076">Top edible oil stocks to watch out for in India</a> What's this about a thermal runway?</h3>
Some experts believe that the reason for EV scooters catching fire is a thermal runaway. Thermal runaway is a chain reaction within a battery cell that can be very difficult to stop once it has started. It occurs when the temperature inside a battery reaches the point that causes a chemical reaction to occur inside the battery. This chemical reaction produces even more heat, which drives the temperature higher, causing further chemical reactions that create more heat. Sudden acceleration or prolonged charging/fast charging of the vehicles can aggravate the issue.&nbsp;

EV battery fires are forcing manufacturers to recall and reassess safety across the board. After the latest and fifth incident of a PURE manufactured e-scooter catching fire which claimed one life, the Hyderabad-based startup has initiated the recall of 2,000 e-scooters to check imbalance issues in batteries and chargers.
“In view of the recent fire incidents involving our vehicles in Nizamabad and Chennai, PURE EV has decided to recall 2,000 vehicles from the models ETrance Plus and EPluto7G of the concerned batches,” the company said in a statement.All customers will be contacted via the dealership network to voluntarily come and do a 'health check-up' for stakeholders. 
This comes after Okinawa Autotech announced the recall of  over 3000 Praise Pro e-scooters on April 16 to fix issues related to its batteries, just before its dealership was engulfed in flames in Chennai. 
 

EV battery fires latest news: PURE calls back 2000 e-scooters

EV battery fires are forcing manufacturers to recall and reassess safety across the board. After the latest and fifth incident of a PURE manufactured e-scooter catching fire which claimed one life, the Hyderabad-based startup has initiated the recall of 2,000 e-scooters to check imbalance issues in batteries and charger

After another death from EV fire, recalls announced

So far five PURE EV, one Ola Electric, two Okinawa Autotech, and 20 Jitendra EV scooters have caught fire.

EV battery fires are forcing manufacturers to recall and reassess safety across the board. After the latest and fifth incident of a PURE manufactured e-scooter catching fire which claimed one life, the&nbsp;Hyderabad-based startup has initiated the recall of 2,000 e-scooters to check imbalance issues in batteries and chargers.
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&ldquo;In view of the recent fire incidents involving our vehicles in Nizamabad and Chennai, PURE EV has decided to recall 2,000 vehicles from the models ETrance Plus and EPluto7G of the concerned batches,&rdquo; the company said in a statement. All customers will be contacted via the dealership network to voluntarily come and do a 'health check-up' for stakeholders.&nbsp;
Also read/watch|&nbsp;<a title="E-scooter fires: Nitin Gadkari sends stern warning, urges for recall" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/e-scooter-fires-nitin-gadkari-sends-stern-warning-urges-for-recall-1650604967468">E-scooter fires: Nitin Gadkari sends stern warning, urges for recall</a>
This comes after Okinawa Autotech announced the recall of&nbsp; over 3000 Praise Pro e-scooters on April 16 to fix issues related to its batteries, just before its dealership was engulfed in flames in Chennai.

Electric scooter fire latest news: Electric scooter maker Okinawa Autotech said it is recalling 3,215 units of its Praise Pro scooters to check and fix any issue related to batteries with immediate effect.Okinawa has initiated the recall amid various instances of fire in electric two-wheelers across the country.
"The batteries will be checked for loose connectors or any damage and be repaired free of charge at any of the Okinawa authorised dealerships pan India," Okinawa Autotech stated.
The electric two-wheeler maker is working closely with its dealer partners to ensure that the repair experience is as per the convenience of its customers, for which the vehicle owners will be contacted individually, it noted.
"This voluntary campaign is in the wake of the recent thermal incident and in line with the company's long-standing commitment to customer safety," the company said. The government had ordered a probe last month after an e-scooter launched by Ola Electric caught fire in Pune.
The Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) had been asked to probe the circumstances that led to the incident and also suggest remedial measures, according to the road transport ministry.
The incident came to light after a video of the e-scooter engulfed in flame was widely circulated on social media with users raising questions over the safety standards of the vehicle.
Another electric vehicle maker Jitendra New EV Tech is also investigating the cause of its electric scooters catching fire while being transported in a container truck. The incident happened on April 9 near the company's factory gate at Nashik in Maharashtra. 

Electric scooter recall announced due to fire safety issues

"The batteries will be checked for loose connectors or any damage and be repaired free of charge at any of the Okinawa authorised dealerships pan India," Okinawa Autotech stated.



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Voluntary recall of 3000 electric scooters announced

Electric scooter fire latest news: Electric scooter maker Okinawa Autotech&nbsp;said it is recalling 3,215 units of its Praise Pro scooters to check and fix any issue related to batteries with immediate effect. Okinawa has initiated the recall amid various instances of fire in electric two-wheelers across the country. Also read/watch|&nbsp;Delhi: <a title="Auto, taxi drivers on 2-day strike over record high CNG prices" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/delhi-auto-taxi-drivers-on-2-day-strike-over-record-high-cng-prices-1650250718011">Auto, taxi drivers on 2-day strike over record high CNG prices</a> 
"The batteries will be checked for loose connectors or any damage and be repaired free of charge at any of the Okinawa authorised dealerships pan India," Okinawa Autotech stated.
The electric two-wheeler maker is working closely with its dealer partners to ensure that the repair experience is as per the convenience of its customers, for which the vehicle owners will be contacted individually, it noted.
Also read/watch|&nbsp;<a title="Nepal next in facing forex crisis? Fuel lines &amp; import bans begin" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/economy/nepal-next-in-facing-forex-crisis-fuel-lines-import-bans-begin-1650249212942">Nepal next in facing forex crisis? Fuel lines &amp; import bans begin</a> "This voluntary campaign is in the wake of the recent thermal incident and in line with the company's long-standing commitment to customer safety," the company said. The government had ordered a probe last month after an e-scooter launched by Ola Electric caught fire in Pune.
The Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) had been asked to probe the circumstances that led to the incident and also suggest remedial measures, according to the road transport ministry.
The incident came to light after a video of the e-scooter engulfed in flame was widely circulated on social media with users raising questions over the safety standards of the vehicle.
Another electric vehicle maker Jitendra New EV Tech is also investigating the cause of its electric scooters catching fire while being transported in a container truck. The incident happened on April 9 near the company's factory gate at Nashik in Maharashtra.&nbsp;

In yet another case of electric scooters malfunctioning, 20 branded two-wheelers caught fire as they were being transported and the incident was caught on camera.
Reports said that the electric scooters made by a company called Jitendra EV, caught fire while they were being transported from a factory in Maharashtra’s Nashik. The container had a total of 40 electric scooters and the upper deck containing 20 of these two wheelers were turned to ashes.
This incident that took place on April 9 is potentially the country’s biggest incident of electric scooters catching fire so far. The company confirmed the incident and said that it was investigating the cause behind it.

On camera: 20 electric scooters catch fire, ‘biggest such incident’ in India yet

In yet another case of electric scooters malfunctioning, 20 branded two-wheelers caught fire as they were being transported and the incident was caught on camera.
Reports said that the electric scooters made by a company called Jitendra EV, caught fire while they were being transported from a factory in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Nashik. The container had a total of 40 electric scooters and the upper deck containing 20 of these two wheelers were turned to ashes.
This incident that took place on April 9 is potentially the country&rsquo;s biggest incident of electric scooters catching fire so far. The company confirmed the incident and said that it was investigating the cause behind it.

On camera: 20 electric scooters catch fire, &lsquo;biggest such incident&rsquo; in India yet

In yet another case of electric scooters malfunctioning, 20 branded two-wheelers caught fire as they were being transported and the incident was caught on camera.
Reports said that the electric scooters made by a company called Jitendra EV, caught fire while they were being transported from a factory in Maharashtra&rsquo;s Nashik. The container had a total of 40 electric scooters and the upper deck containing 20 of these two wheelers were turned to ashes.
This incident that took place on April 9 is potentially the country&rsquo;s biggest incident of electric scooters catching fire so far. The company confirmed the incident and said that it was investigating the cause behind it.
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Ola&nbsp;has opened the purchase window for its much-awaited electric scooter from today, i.e. September 8.
Customers who have booked Ola&nbsp;e-scooter can finally take the next step of purchasing the new-gen&nbsp;vehicle, the deliveries for which will start in October.
Ola S1&nbsp;electric scooter was launched last month in two variants -- S1 and S1 Pro -- at ex-showroom prices of&nbsp;₹99,999 and&nbsp;₹1,29,999, respectively.
The entire process of buying an Ola scooter is online. Finance facilities are also available on the Ola Electric official website.&nbsp;EMIs for the S1 start at Rs 2,999 and Rs 3,199 for Ola S1 Pro. The loan repayment duration is 48 months.
Talking about the features, the S1 Pro packs a 3.9 kWh battery, which can charge fully in 6 hours. Using an Ola Supercharger, it can be charged up to 50% in 18 minutes.
At a full charge, the S1 Pro has a claimed range of 181 km. It comes with a 7-inch touchscreen display with connectivity options, cruise control, reverse mode, and built-in speakers, along with a 50-litre boot.
In terms of performance, the S1 Pro can do 0-60 kmph in 5 seconds, and has a top speed of 115 kmph.

Ola electric scooter sale starts today; check price, EMI options here

The wait is finally over, Ola&nbsp;has opened the sale of&nbsp;its electric scooter from today (August 8). Check the price, EMI&nbsp;options and features here:

Ola S1&nbsp;electric scooter was launched last month in two variants -- S1 and S1 Pro -- at ex-showroom prices of&nbsp;₹99,999 and&nbsp;₹1,29,999, respectively.

Ola&nbsp;has opened the purchase window for its much-awaited electric scooter from today, i.e. September 8.
Customers who have booked Ola&nbsp;e-scooter can finally take the next step of purchasing the new-gen&nbsp;vehicle, the deliveries for which will start in October.
Ola S1&nbsp;electric scooter was launched last month in two variants -- S1 and S1 Pro -- at ex-showroom prices of&nbsp;₹99,999 and&nbsp;₹1,29,999, respectively.
The entire process of buying an Ola scooter is online. Finance facilities are also available on the Ola Electric official website.&nbsp;EMIs for the S1 start at Rs 2,999 and Rs 3,199 for Ola S1 Pro. The loan repayment duration is 48 months.
Talking about the features, the S1 Pro packs a 3.9 kWh battery, which can charge fully in 6 hours. Using an Ola Supercharger, it can be charged up to 50% in 18 minutes.
At a full charge, the S1 Pro has a claimed range of 181 km. It comes with a 7-inch touchscreen display with connectivity options, cruise control, reverse mode, and built-in speakers, along with a 50-litre boot.
In terms of performance, the S1 Pro can do 0-60 kmph in 5 seconds, and has a top speed of 115 kmph.

Anyone who wants to import vehicles into India should invest in the country, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said on Sunday in response Tesla CEO Elon Musk's demand to reduce customs duty on imported electric cars.
Speaking to reporters, he said the industry has to create sustainability revolution in the country and also grow technology and manufacturing ecosystems.
"I welcome that gentleman to India.. You know competition is good, in the end, the industry has to create sustainability revolution in the country," Aggarwal said when asked about Tesla's demand to reduce import duty on its electric vehicles (EVs) for it to set up operations here on India.
He further said it is not only about sustainability; it is about growing the Indian technology ecosystem, growing the manufacturing ecosystem.
"And, companies, whether Indian or international, should invest in India and that is my comment to anybody who wants to import into India. They should invest in India and India is the best place to invest," he added
Last month, Musk had said that American EV maker Tesla may set up manufacturing unit in India if it first succeeds with imported vehicles in the country.&nbsp;
Musk had said Tesla wanted to launch its vehicles in India "but import duties are the highest in the world by far of any large country!"
Currently, India imposes 100 per cent import duty on fully imported cars with CIF (cost, insurance and freight) value more than USD 40,000 and 60 per cent on those costing less than the amount.

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ndia imposes 100 per cent import duty on fully imported cars with CIF (cost, insurance and freight) value more than $40,000

Anyone who wants to import vehicles into India should invest in the country, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal said on Sunday in response Tesla CEO Elon Musk's demand to reduce customs duty on imported electric cars.
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Speaking to reporters, he said the industry has to create sustainability revolution in the country and also grow technology and manufacturing ecosystems.
"I welcome that gentleman to India.. You know competition is good, in the end, the industry has to create sustainability revolution in the country," Aggarwal said when asked about Tesla's demand to reduce import duty on its electric vehicles (EVs) for it to set up operations here on India.
He further said it is not only about sustainability; it is about growing the Indian technology ecosystem, growing the manufacturing ecosystem.
"And, companies, whether Indian or international, should invest in India and that is my comment to anybody who wants to import into India. They should invest in India and India is the best place to invest," he added
Last month, Musk had said that American EV maker Tesla may set up manufacturing unit in India if it first succeeds with imported vehicles in the country.&nbsp;
Musk had said Tesla wanted to launch its vehicles in India "but import duties are the highest in the world by far of any large country!"
Currently, India imposes 100 per cent import duty on fully imported cars with CIF (cost, insurance and freight) value more than USD 40,000 and 60 per cent on those costing less than the amount.

Bhavish&nbsp;Agarwal&nbsp;is geared up to ride out the Ola&nbsp;E Scooter whose launch seems imminent as the founder is taking to social media to raise the excitement for the EV.&nbsp;Almost there! Scooter production to begin soon! Get on the waitlist and #JoinTheRevolution&nbsp;@OlaElectric&nbsp;tweeted Bhavish&nbsp;as he showcased&nbsp;Ola Electric factory in Tamil Nadu. The Ola&nbsp;factory which has been readied in a record four months clains to be the&nbsp;world's largest 2 wheeler factory.&nbsp;
This 500-acre integrated manufacturing facility in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, will have everything from a battery manufacturing unit to supplier parks and even a test track inside the factory itself.&nbsp;

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<h2 class="summary">Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal&nbsp;has been posting videos of the Ola&nbsp;EV scooter and the factory in a sign that launch is coming shortly.&nbsp;</h2>
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Bhavish&nbsp;Agarwal&nbsp;is geared up to ride out the Ola&nbsp;E Scooter whose launch seems imminent as the founder is taking to social media to raise the excitement for the EV.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.edtr.ai/9p0v" target="_blank">ALSO WATCH:&nbsp;Ola electric scooter launch soon</a> Almost there! Scooter production to begin soon! Get on the waitlist and #JoinTheRevolution&nbsp;@OlaElectric&nbsp;tweeted Bhavish&nbsp;as he showcased&nbsp;Ola Electric factory in Tamil Nadu. The Ola&nbsp;factory which has been readied in a record four months clains to be the&nbsp;world's largest 2 wheeler factory.&nbsp;
This 500-acre integrated manufacturing facility in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, will have everything from a battery manufacturing unit to supplier parks and even a test track inside the factory itself.&nbsp;

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