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Ola, Pure EV and Okinawa recall nearly 6,700 electric scooters after Nitin Gadkari’s warning and continued fire accidents

Electric vehicle companies Ola, Pure EV and Okinawa have announced vehicle recalls in the country. …

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EV fires will happen says Ola's Bhavish Agarwal after Tata Nexon EV fire reports

Ola Founder and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal on Thursday had another opportunity to take a dig at the mains…

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Niti Aayog CEO says manufacturers should recall batches involved in recent EV fire incidents

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Wednesday asked EV original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to volunt…

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EV manufacturers Ola Electric, Okinawa under fire, Centre sends show cause notice

Alarmed at the unabated EV fire incidents, the Centre has now sent show cause notices to EV manufac…

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EV owner gets fined after trying to use a toaster to warm up his car battery, sparking a house fire

A Denmark man has to pay a fine after using a toaster to heat his electric-car battery and starting…

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Lime recalls thousands of scooters after reports of some catching fire

Until the problem is solved, scooters will only be charged in Lime facilities and not available to …

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Ola S1 Pro Move OS 3 review – proximity unlock, calling support, hypercharging support, and more

The Ola S1 Pro received the Move OS 3 a few weeks ago, bringing a slew of new features. The highlig…

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I sold electric cars for more than a decade. I'm frustrated that some dealers still don't have the right approach.

Former EV salesman Nigel Zeid spends his time educating dealerships and more about selling electric…

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Maruti Suzuki to launch its first electric car in 2025, several models expected in coming years

Maruti Suzuki, the largest carmaker in India is looking to introduce multiple electric vehicles in …

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Ather’s Ravneet Phokela on the company’s new scooter, affordability, EV safety and more

According to Phokela, it’s a case of “design for safety” issue – it’s about whether those …

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Electric scooter startup Bird has become a punchline after raising $400 million in 4 months, but these investors explain why scooters are no joke

"If you're the one who invented it, you've probably thought about the problem many layers deep," Bo…

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Why electric planes haven't taken off yet

Battery-powered electric planes could be the future of aviation. Pipistrel, Ampaire, Eviation, and …

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A California man says he's 'so lucky to be alive' after his Tesla started shaking and caught fire while driving

Bishal Malla was on his way back home after running some errands when his Tesla started shaking as …

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How Insider reporter Alexa St. John covers electric vehicles and the future of the auto industry

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Tesla is facing scrutiny for its cars catching on fire, but electric cars could actually end up being safer than gas-powered cars

Tesla has generally been proactive in dealing with fires. The company shielded its early battery pa…

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Ola S1 Pro Guwahati accident: Ola alleges the victim was overspeeding and braked in panic, leading to the accident

According to the findings of Ola’s investigation, the victim was apparently ‘overspeeding’ and ‘…

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Hero Electric’s customers can now charge their vehicles on ElectricPe’s charging network

Hero Electric, the largest electric two-wheeler company in India, has announced a partnership with …

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Uber just hinted it could be in serious trouble if it doesn't conquer the market for electric bikes and scooters

He added, "To sum up, eBikes were popular with these early adopters and some Uber trips, especially…

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North Korea fires two short-range projectiles into its eastern waters

The JCS noted that the South Korean military was monitoring relevant situation and maintaining…