In April this year cases of electric two-wheelers of manufacturers - such as Ola Electric, Okinawa Autotech and PureEV -- catching fire were reported. It prompted the government to form a panel to examine.
In light of the recent incidents involving two scooters from prominent EV brands bursting into flames, the subject of EV safety has come under the spotlight. Are all lithium-ion battery systems inherently a fire hazard? Are there specific conditions that make it more likely for EVs to catch fire? We find out.
A PureEV scooter, parked on the side of a busy road in Chennai, went up in flames, sparking concerns among social media users who watched the 27-second clip.
Pure EV scooter: The video shows thick plumes of smoke rising up from the PureEV scooter parked on the side of a busy road as other vehicles pass by.