Ola boss Bhavish Aggarwal's video showing off his dance moves on ‘Bijlee Bijlee' had an opposite impact to the intended marketing for the electric scooter's music feature. As one scrolled down from main post , netizens flooded the  comments section redirecting the Ola founder's attention to the issues they are facing with Ola's EVs. While some users complained about the delay in delivery of their scooters, few referred to the incident that happened in Pune, last month when Ola’s newly launched S1 Pro electric scooter caught fire.
Following the fire incident the company announced an internal probe and Bhavish so circulated an internal memo stating that he is taking a step back from day to day operations and is focusing more on engineering issues. Meanwhile EV maker PURE has recalled 2000 scooters after one of it's electric vehicle (EV) batteries explosed claiming one life and leaving two others injured in Telangana.

EV battery fires: Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal trolled for dancing video on Twitter

As one scrolled down from main post , netizens flooded the  comments section redirecting the Ola founder's attention to the issues they are facing with Ola's EVs

 Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal trolled for dancing video on Twitter

https://twitter.com/bhash/status/1516285928347627521?s=20&amp;t=V0eEelOsoYC8dLww7nzpYw Start with music and video&nbsp;

Ola&nbsp;founders' dance moves fail to impress customers, comment section filled with complaints&nbsp;

Ola boss Bhavish Aggarwal's&nbsp;video&nbsp;showing off his dance moves on &lsquo;Bijlee Bijlee' had an opposite impact to the intended marketing for the electric&nbsp;scooter's music feature.&nbsp;
As one scrolled down from the main post, netizens&nbsp;flooded the comments section redirecting the Ola founder's attention to the issues they are facing with Ola's EVs. While some users complained about the delay in delivery of their scooters, few referred to the incident that happened in Pune, last month when Ola&rsquo;s newly launched S1 Pro electric scooter caught fire.
Also read/watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/ev-battery-fire-1-dead-2-injured-in-telangana-fir-against-manufacturer-1650597364051" target="_blank">EV battery fire: 1 dead, 2 injured in Telangana; FIR against manufacturer</a>
Following the fire incident, the company announced an internal probe and&nbsp;Bhavish&nbsp;so circulated an internal memo stating that he is taking a&nbsp;step back from day-to-day operations and is&nbsp;focusing more on engineering issues.
Meanwhile EV maker PURE has recalled 2,000 scooters after one of its electric vehicle (EV) batteries exploded claiming one life and leaving two others injured in Telangana.
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EV battery catches fire kills one, injures two others. In the latest EV battery fire incident which has turned fatal in Telangana. EV battery fire has left 1 dead, 2 injured in Telangana. An FIR against manufacturer has been lodged . 

EV battery fire: 1 dead, 2 injured in Telangana; FIR against manufacturer

In the latest incident of an electric vehicle (EV) catching fire, an explosion of charging battery has claimed one life and left two others injured.

Police have registered an FIR against the e-scooter manufacturer Pure EV

In the latest incident of an electric vehicle (EV) catching fire, an explosion&nbsp;of a charging battery has claimed one life and left two others injured.
As per reports, an 80-year-old man was killed and two others injured when the detachable battery of an electric scooter, kept on charge inside a home in&nbsp;Telangana, exploded and triggered flames, causing burn injuries.
Also read/watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/ev-battery-fires-ola-s-bhavish-aggarwal-trolled-for-dancing-video-on-twitter-1650599646306" target="_blank">EV battery fires: Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal trolled for dancing video on Twitter</a>
Police have registered an FIR against the e-scooter manufacturer Pure&nbsp;EV who has seen three incidents of battery fires recently. So far along with Pure,&nbsp;one Ola, two Okinawa, and 20 Jitendra EV scooters have caught fire.
This is not the first incident where a fire has claimed a life.&nbsp;In a second unfortunate event, a father and daughter were killed in the early hours of March 26 in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, when an unknown type Okinawa electric scooter caught fire.
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The govt has called for an expert panel to probe into the issue and Union minister&nbsp;Nitin Gadkari&nbsp;said the government will issue necessary orders on defaulting companies after receiving the report.

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.



Electrc scooter recall

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;

Maruti Suzuki, India's top carmaker, announced Wednesday to hike vehicle prices in April 2022 owing to the rising input costs.
In an exchange filing, Maruti said, “Over the past year, the cost of Company's vehicles continue to be adversely impacted due to increase in various input costs. Therefore, it has become imperative for the Company to pass on some impact of the above additional costs to customers through a price hike. We have planned this price rise in April, 2022. The increase shall vary for different models."
Touching upon supply chain issues, Maruti Suzuki's Senior Executive Director Shashank Srivastava told PTI, the semiconductor shortage has led to huge pending orders in the industry. "We alone are sitting on pending bookings of around 2.7 lakh units. Rise in commodity prices also impacts the business. We have taken a price hike of around 8.8% from January 2021 till now."
Maruti Suzuki clocked the highest-ever exports of 2.38 lakh units in FY22.

Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices in April

Owing to the rising input costs, Maruti Suzuki has announced to hike vehicle prices in April 2022.

Maruti Suzuki cars to get expensive

<ul>
<li>Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices in April</li>
<li>High cost of input says Maruti, plans 5th rate hike</li>
<li>Maruti car prices up 8.8% in the last year&nbsp;</li>
<li>Maruti: It has become imperative to raise prices</li>
</ul>

Price hikes due to sharp rise in commodity prices for manufacturers

Maruti&nbsp;Suzuki, India's top carmaker, announced Wednesday to hike vehicle prices in April 2022 owing to the rising input costs. This marks the fifth hike in prices in the last 18 months, amounting to over a 10% hike in prices.&nbsp;
In an exchange filing, Maruti&nbsp;said, &ldquo;Over the past year, the cost of Company's vehicles continue to be adversely impacted due to increase in various input costs. Therefore, it has become imperative for the Company to pass on some impact of the above additional costs to customers through a price hike. We have planned this price rise in April, 2022. The increase shall vary for different models."
Touching upon supply chain issues,&nbsp;Maruti&nbsp;Suzuki's Senior Executive Director Shashank Srivastava told PTI, the semiconductor shortage has led to huge pending orders in the industry. "We alone are sitting on pending bookings of around 2.7 lakh units. Rise in commodity prices also impacts the business. We have taken a price hike of around 8.8% from January 2021 till now."
Maruti Suzuki clocked the highest-ever exports of 2.38 lakh units in FY22.

Union Road Transport & Highways minister Nitin Gadkari arrived at  at Parliament in a green hydrogen-powered car leading with example as India pushes ahead it's green agenda. Speaking to reporters Gadkari introduced the vehicle as he stated "The name of this car is 'Mirai', it means the future. We have to become self-reliant in fuels as well." The car is from Japan's Toyota company and the hydrogen fuel is from the Faridabad-based Indian Oil Pump. Mirai is a pilot project as India drives ahead aiming to become 'Atmanirbhar' in the energy sector. Gadkari said that introduction of green hydrogen which is generated from water will be revolutionary as imports will be curbed and jobs will be added as the sector booms. Nitin Gadkari has earlier urged his fellow parliamentarians to switch to electric vehicles and said if you are spending ₹100 now for fuel, you will be spending ₹10.

Driving ahead as an example: Nitin Gadkari rides in a hydrogen-powered car 

Union Road Transport & Highways minister Nitin Gadkari arrived at  at Parliament in a green hydrogen-powered car leading with example as India pushes ahead it's green agenda. 


Watch: Nitin Gadkari goes green with a hydrogen car 

<ul>
<li>Nitin Gadkari reaches Parliament in a green hydrogen-powered car</li>
<li>Hydrogen-powered car is manufactured by Toyota and called&nbsp;Mirai&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gadkari: Have introduced green hydrogen which is generated from water</li>
</ul>

Union Road Transport &amp; Highways minister Nitin Gadkari arrives at Parliament in a green hydrogen-powered car

Union Road Transport &amp; Highways minister Nitin Gadkari&nbsp;arrived at&nbsp; at Parliament in a green hydrogen-powered car leading with example as India pushes ahead it's green agenda.&nbsp; Speaking to reporters Gadkari&nbsp;introduced the vehicle as he stated "The name of this car is 'Mirai', it means the future. We have to become self-reliant in fuels as well."&nbsp;The car is from Japan's Toyota company and the hydrogen fuel is from the Faridabad-based Indian Oil Pump.&nbsp; Read/Watch Also: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/will-show-that-cars-can-run-on-green-hydrogen-have-bought-one-nitin-gadkari-1638504082901">Gadkari&nbsp;goes green&nbsp;</a> Mirai&nbsp;is a pilot project as India drives ahead aiming to become 'Atmanirbhar' in the energy sector. Gadkari&nbsp;said that introduction of&nbsp;green hydrogen which is generated from water will be revolutionary as imports will be curbed and jobs will be added as the sector booms.&nbsp; Nitin Gadkari has earlier urged his fellow parliamentarians to switch to electric vehicles and said if you are spending&nbsp;₹100 now for fuel, you will be spending&nbsp;₹10.

There are literally burning issues to be resolved at EV firm Ola as the video of a e-scooter up in flames went viral and the govt is now reportedly ordering a probe to investigate cause and safety measures. In case you missed it here is a recap, on Saturday an Ola S1 Pro e-scooter that was parked on the side of the road was spotted catching fire in Pune on a busy road. As the video went viral the company said it is investigating the case and will share more on what exactly happened. But even as the company continues it's internal investigation the govt is stepping in. Reports state that Ministry of Transport has written to the Centre for Fire Explosive & Environment Safety on e-scooter fire case to investigate case & submit findings. The ministry has also demanded Bhavish Agarwal backed Ola to submit findings of their internal investigations at the earliest. 

Ola to be probed by govenrnment, burning e-scooter video goes viral

 Ministry of Transport has written to the Centre for Fire Explosive & Environment Safety on e-scooter fire case to investigate case & submit findings. The ministry has also demanded Bhavish Agarwal backed Ola to submit findings of their internal investigations at the earliest. 

Govt to probe Ola on fire safety measures 

Govt officials: Independent experts in science and technology space will probe the incident

There are literally burning issues to be resolved at EV firm Ola as the video of an e-scooter up in flames went viral and the govt is now reportedly ordering a probe to investigate cause and safety measures.&nbsp;
Also read/watch |&nbsp;<a title="Ruchi Soya FPO: Investors withdraw after SEBI notice" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/markets/ruchi-soya-fpo-investors-withdraw-after-sebi-notice-1648539793083">Ruchi Soya FPO: Investors withdraw after SEBI notice</a> In case you missed it here is a recap, on Saturday an Ola S1 Pro e-scooter that was parked on the side of a busy Pune road was spotted catching fire. As the video went viral the company said it is investigating the case and will share more on what exactly happened. But even as the company continues it's internal investigation the govt is stepping in. Reports state that Ministry of Transport has&nbsp;written to the Centre for Fire Explosive &amp; Environment Safety on e-scooter fire case to investigate case &amp; submit findings. The ministry has also demanded Bhavish&nbsp;Agarwal&nbsp;backed Ola&nbsp;to submit findings of their internal investigations at the earliest.&nbsp;

Elon Musk danced in joy as the world's richest man kickstarted&nbsp;delivery of Tesla&rsquo;s first German-made cars to 30 clients and their families at the carmaker&rsquo;s 5 billion euro ($5.5 billion)&nbsp;Giga Berlin plant.
&ldquo;Danke Deutschland!!&rdquo; Musk&nbsp;tweeted&nbsp;to commemorate the opening.
The billionaire certainly has reasons to celebrate the opening of the company&rsquo;s massive new factory in the heart of Europe. Tesla has been put through the wringer throughout the process of constructing the factory, from&nbsp;major objections from locals&nbsp;to&nbsp;serious environmental concerns.The company persevered, though, and was finally&nbsp;granted its very last environmental permit&nbsp;earlier this month.Musk's moves are now becoming a Tesla tradition, since the&nbsp;first deliveries of the Made-in-China Model 3&nbsp;at Giga Shanghai back in January 2020. During that event, Musk surprised everyone by gracing Giga Shanghai&rsquo;s audience with an impromptu routine. All eyes on Austin for the next factory delivery and the jig that may follow from Musk.&nbsp;&nbsp;


Elon Musk busts out the moves: Netizens swoon over #GigaBerlin

Elon Musk danced in joy as the world's richest man kickstarted delivery delivery of Tesla’s first German-made cars to 30 clients and their families at the carmaker’s 5 billion euro ($5.5 billion) plant.

Why 'Made in Germany' tag is making Musk dance

https://twitter.com/tesla_adri?s=20&amp;t=AGbcSHn1YrGcH-hB8te4Tw https://twitter.com/MisterOrton/status/1506314564857737221?s=20&amp;t=v44wP98RXySjqJONe06dZQ (can we cut out WSJ&nbsp;and take this video?) https://youtu.be/5gDqlWfQP70

&ldquo;Danke Deutschland!!&rdquo; Musk&nbsp;tweeted&nbsp;to commemorate the opening

Elon Musk danced in joy as the world's richest man kickstarted&nbsp;delivery of Tesla&rsquo;s first German-made cars to 30 clients and their families at the carmaker&rsquo;s 5 billion euro ($5.5 billion)&nbsp;Giga Berlin plant.
&ldquo;Danke Deutschland!!&rdquo; Musk&nbsp;tweeted&nbsp;to commemorate the opening.
The billionaire certainly has reasons to celebrate the opening of the company&rsquo;s massive new factory in the heart of Europe. Tesla has been put through the wringer throughout the process of constructing the factory, from&nbsp;major objections from locals&nbsp;to&nbsp;serious environmental concerns. The company persevered, though, and was finally&nbsp;granted its very last environmental permit&nbsp;earlier this month. Musk's moves are now becoming a Tesla tradition, since the&nbsp;first deliveries of the Made-in-China Model 3&nbsp;at Giga Shanghai back in January 2020. During that event, Musk surprised everyone by gracing Giga Shanghai&rsquo;s audience with an impromptu routine. All eyes on Austin for the next factory delivery and the jig that may follow from Musk.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Automakers&nbsp;Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of nearly 500,000 cars&nbsp; in the United States to park outside and away from buildings due to a possible defect that can cause the vehicles to catch fire even when not running.Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Corp announced separate U.S. recalls because a Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.&nbsp;In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA),&nbsp;Kia said it is aware of three vehicles that have caught fire. The companies also said owners could safely continue driving the vehicles, but they should be parked away from any buildings or structuresIn November, NHTSA issued first-ever reward to a whistleblower, handing out more than $24 million to a former Hyundai employee who reported to NHTSA in 2016 that Hyundai was failing to address a design flaw linked to its Theta II engines, which were prone to seizing up and catching fire.

Hyundai and Kia ask 500,000 vehicle owners to park outside due to fire risk

In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA), Kia said it is aware of three vehicles that have caught fire. The companies also said owners could safely continue driving the vehicles, but they should be parked away from any buildings or structure

Fire fear leads to Hyundai, Kia recalling 500,000 cars

n November, NHTSA issued first-ever reward to a whistleblower, handing out more than $24 million to a former Hyundai employee who highlighted the flaw

Automakers&nbsp;Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of nearly 500,000 cars&nbsp; in the United States to park outside and away from buildings due to a possible defect that can cause the vehicles to catch fire even when not running. Hyundai Motor and its affiliate Kia Corp announced separate U.S. recalls because a Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.&nbsp; In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA),&nbsp;Kia said it is aware of three vehicles that have caught fire. The companies also said owners could safely continue driving the vehicles, but they should be parked away from any buildings or structures In November, NHTSA issued first-ever reward to a whistleblower, handing out more than $24 million to a former Hyundai employee who reported to NHTSA in 2016 that Hyundai was failing to address a design flaw linked to its Theta II engines, which were prone to seizing up and catching fire.

Making it clear that relaxations will not be provided to US-based electric vehicles major Tesla unless it participates in manufacturing activities in India, Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar on Tuesday said there cannot be a situation where the market is India but jobs are created in China.
The minister of state for heavy industries also told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that the company is yet to apply for schemes as per the government's policy.
Last year, the Elon Musk-led company sought a reduction in import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) in India but the Ministry of Heavy Industries asked the firm to start manufacturing its iconic EVs in the country before any tax concessions can be considered.
Gurjar said the government has Production Linked Incentives for automobile and auto components as well as for manufacturing Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery. Both schemes are open for domestic as well as foreign entities.
Responding to a query on Tesla, the minister said "the company wants workers from China and market of India. This is not possible in Modi government... our government's policy is that if india market is to be used, job opportunities will have to be given to Indians." The minister's reply came in response to a question by Congress member K Suresh on whether the government would invite Tesla to enter the Indian market and steps being taken to promote mass production of electric vehicles in the country.
"Want to ask the member if they want india's money to go to China? That company has not applied as per our policy. For that (company), doors of India are open, they can come apply as per policy, set up company, give jobs to our people, increase government revenue," the minister said.
"Modiji ki sarkar mein ye nahi ho sakta ki rozgar Cheen ko aur market Bharat ki... Modiji sarkar ki neeti hai ki agar market Bharat ki hai, rozgar bhi Bharat ke logon ko milega.... (Under Modi government, it cannot happen that jobs are in China while market is India... The government's policy is that if the market is India, then peope in India should get jobs)," Gurjar said.
He was responding to another member's query about the government's position on exemptions sought by Tesla and some states expressing interest to have the company's manufacturing units.

Govt to Tesla: Can't have a shop in India and jobs in China

Govt's strong message to Tesla: Can't have a shop in India and jobs in China

Tesla debate makes it to Parliament

Making it clear that relaxations will not be provided to US-based electric vehicles major Tesla unless it participates in manufacturing activities in India, Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar on Tuesday said there cannot be a situation where the market is India but jobs are created in China.&nbsp; The minister of state for heavy industries also told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that the company is yet to apply for schemes as per the government's policy. Byte from Parliament&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSNh4Wj41w at 6 minutes&nbsp;

&nbsp;Tesla is yet to apply for schemes as per the government's policy: Govt replies to question in Lok&nbsp;Sabha&nbsp;

Making it clear that relaxations will not be provided to US-based electric vehicles major Tesla unless it participates in manufacturing activities in India, Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar on Tuesday said there cannot be a situation where the market is India but jobs are created in China.
The minister of state for heavy industries also told the Lok Sabha during Question Hour that the company is yet to apply for schemes as per the government's policy.
Last year, the Elon Musk-led company sought a reduction in import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) in India but the Ministry of Heavy Industries asked the firm to start manufacturing its iconic EVs in the country before any tax concessions can be considered.
Gurjar said the government has Production Linked Incentives for automobile and auto components as well as for manufacturing Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) battery. Both schemes are open for domestic as well as foreign entities.
Responding to a query on Tesla, the minister said "the company wants workers from China and market of India. This is not possible in Modi government... our government's policy is that if india market is to be used, job opportunities will have to be given to Indians." The minister's reply came in response to a question by Congress member K Suresh on whether the government would invite Tesla to enter the Indian market and steps being taken to promote mass production of electric vehicles in the country.
"Want to ask the member if they want india's money to go to China? That company has not applied as per our policy. For that (company), doors of India are open, they can come apply as per policy, set up company, give jobs to our people, increase government revenue," the minister said.
"Modiji ki sarkar mein ye nahi ho sakta ki rozgar Cheen ko aur market Bharat ki... Modiji sarkar ki neeti hai ki agar market Bharat ki hai, rozgar bhi Bharat ke logon ko milega.... (Under Modi government, it cannot happen that jobs are in China while market is India... The government's policy is that if the market is India, then peope in India should get jobs)," Gurjar said.
He was responding to another member's query about the government's position on exemptions sought by Tesla and some states expressing interest to have the company's manufacturing units.

Hyundai Kashmir row: Modi govt's stern words with South Korea
 

Pakistan Hyundai 'Kashmir freedom' tweet row: South Korean minister calls up Indian govt to express 'regret' after ambassador summoned

South Korea's foreign minister Chung Eui-yong called his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and conveyed regret.

Hyundai Kashmir row: Modi govt's stern words with South Korea

&nbsp;
((HYUNDAI, MODI-MOON JAE IN FILE VISUALS))
 Days after a tweet on Kashmir by carmaker Hyundai's Pakistani dealers kicked up a storm, the Indian government said that it had taken serious note of the issue. The matter was raised by the Modi government at the highest level in South Korea, the home country of Hyundai.
&nbsp;
 ((PAK HYUNDAI ORIGINAL TWEET SCREENSHOT))
 On February 5, an unverified handle on Twitter called Hyundai Pakistan posted the text, "Let us remember the sacrifices of our Kashmiri brothers and stand in support as they continue to struggle for freedom." An image posted alongside carried the text KASHMIR covered in barbed wire. February 5 is observed as 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' in Pakistan.
In response, the hashtag 'Boycott Hyundai' started trending in India.
&nbsp;
 ((HYUNDAI, JAISHANKAR FILE VISUALS))
 The spokesperson of India's external affairs ministry said that after the post came to light, India's ambassador in Seoul contacted the Hyundai headquarters and sought an explanation. Then on February 7, the Modi administration summoned the South Korean ambassador to register "strong displeasure" on the "unacceptable" social media post.
&nbsp;
 ((JAISHANKAR TWEET)) https://twitter.com/DrSJaishankar/status/1490975347906547713
&nbsp;
 Subsequently, South Korea's foreign minister Chung Eui-yong called his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and conveyed regret about the offence caused to India by the post.
&nbsp;
 ((STATEMENT TWEET)) https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1490976971312230406
&nbsp;
&nbsp; In a statement following these interactions, the Indian government stressed that while investments are welcome in the country by foreign companies, such firms and their affiliates should "refrain from false and misleading comments on matters of sovereignty and territorial integrity." The statement said that on matters of territorial integrity, "there can be no compromise".
&nbsp;
 ((HYUNDAI EARLIER STATEMENT)) https://twitter.com/HyundaiIndia/status/1490339716822183943 &nbsp;
 Following the uproar on Indian social media, Hyundai had issued a statement distancing itself from the comments by its Pakistani dealer. However, many people, including leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party had called the clarification "half-hearted" and sought a proper apology.
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Days after a tweet on Kashmir by carmaker Hyundai's Pakistani dealers kicked up a storm, the Indian government said that it had taken serious note of the issue.&nbsp;The matter was raised by the Modi government at the highest level in South Korea, the home country of Hyundai.
On February 5, an unverified handle on Twitter called Hyundai Pakistan posted the text, "Let us remember the sacrifices of our Kashmiri brothers and stand in support as they continue to struggle for freedom."&nbsp;An image posted alongside carried the text KASHMIR covered in barbed wire.&nbsp;February 5 is observed as 'Kashmir Solidarity Day' in Pakistan.
ALSO WATCH | <a href="https://www.editorji.com/india-news/how-pak-hyundai-dealer-s-kashmir-freedom-tweet-led-to-boycott-trend-in-india-1644242982549" target="_blank">How Pak Hyundai dealer's 'Kashmir freedom' tweet led to 'boycott' trend in India</a>
In response, the hashtag 'Boycott Hyundai' started trending in India.
The spokesperson of India's external affairs ministry said that after the post came to light, India's ambassador in Seoul contacted the Hyundai headquarters and sought an explanation.&nbsp;Then on February 7, the Modi administration summoned the South Korean ambassador to register "strong displeasure" on the "unacceptable" social media post.
Subsequently, South Korea's foreign minister Chung Eui-yong called his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and conveyed regret about the offence caused to India by the post.
In a statement following these interactions, the Indian government stressed that while investments are welcome in the country by foreign companies, such firms and their affiliates should "refrain from false and misleading comments on matters of sovereignty and territorial integrity."&nbsp;The statement said that on matters of territorial integrity, "there can be no compromise".
Following the uproar on Indian social media, Hyundai had issued a statement distancing itself from the comments by its Pakistani dealer.&nbsp;However, many people, including leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party had called the clarification "half-hearted" and sought a proper apology.

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A burning issue of safety may lead to a recall of the much popular e-scooters by manufacturers such as Ola and Okinawa. As per reports the govt may direct these electric scooter makers to issue a recall after a series of fire incidents, unnamed sources told Livemint. On March 26, a video of a black Ola e-scooter engulfed in flames went viral on social media. The same day, another fatal fire involving a battery-powered Okinawa scooter reportedly killed a father and a child in Tamil Nadu. There have been 6 known incidents of e-scooters catching fire, 4 of which have been Ola. Vehicles catching fire has been a concern globally. Battery fire risks caused General Motors to recall 100,000 cars, and Hyundai to recall 82,000 cars in 2021. 

Ola and other e-scooters to be recalled?

India's e-scooter ambitions 'up in flames' ? A recall of Ola, Okinawa scooters on the cards says reports. 

Experts said Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt gets heated faster, and this chemistry is largely used in batteries in Indian e-scooters The most prominent reason for these fires could be the improper use of imported Chinese battery cells without optimizing them for India&rsquo;s hot climatic conditions,

Half a dozen battery fires have raised questions on EV safety in India.

A burning issue of safety may lead to a recall of the much popular e-scooters by manufacturers such as&nbsp;Ola and Okinawa. As per reports the govt may direct these&nbsp;electric scooter makers to issue a recall after a series of fire incidents, unnamed sources told Livemint.&nbsp;
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Ola which has found itself in the #Trending section for the wrong reasons seems to have a troll army that is in gear to defend it when critique or complaints surface on social media. The Mint reports that a pattern of coordinated twitter handles were observed 'attacking' those who complained about Ola's products or raised critique in the product. The most glaring example came as responses when an aggrieved parent hit out at Ola. Balwant Singh whose son was injured due to an alleged malfunctioning of an Ola scooter took to social media to ask the company to take onus. But Singh found himself at the receiving end as over 50 twitter users downplayed the injuries with some even accusing Balwant of trying to 'blackmail' Ola. Investigation done by Mint also throw up over Mint 100 Twitter accounts that only like, retweet, and applaud tweets that are positive about Ola Electric’s self-driving experiment as well praise filled information for founder Bhavish Aggarwal. 

Is there a social army riding online to defend Ola?

The Mint reports that a pattern of coordinated twitter handles were observed 'attacking' those who complained about Ola's products or raised critique in the product. The most glaring example came as responses when an aggrieved parent hit out at Ola. 

Mint reports&nbsp;coordinated Twitter handles allegedly drumming up positive branding for EV maker to drown out critique

Ola which has found itself in the #Trending section for the wrong reasons seems to have a troll army that is in gear to defend it when critique or complaints surface on social media.&nbsp; The Mint reports that a pattern of coordinated twitter handles were observed 'attacking' those who complained about Ola's&nbsp;products or raised critique in the product. The most glaring example came as responses when an aggrieved parent hit out at Ola.&nbsp;
Also read/watch|&nbsp;<a title="Delhivery IPO to open on May 11; check price band &amp; other details&nbsp;" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/markets/delhivery-ipo-to-open-on-may-11-check-price-band-other-details-1651742325043">Delhivery IPO to open on May 11; check price band &amp; other details&nbsp;</a> Balwant Singh&nbsp;whose son was injured due to an alleged malfunctioning of an Ola&nbsp;scooter took to social media to ask the company to take onus. But Singh found himself at the receiving end as over 50 twitter users downplayed the injuries with some even accusing Balwant&nbsp;of trying to 'blackmail' Ola.&nbsp; Investigation done by Mint also throw up over&nbsp;Mint 100 Twitter accounts that only like, retweet, and applaud tweets that are positive about Ola Electric&rsquo;s self-driving experiment as well praise filled information for founder Bhavish Aggarwal.&nbsp;

Tata Motors is in the fast lane for its EV business as it unveiled a new concept electric car called AVINYA. The GEN 3 architecture pure electric vehicle claims till have  500 km-range with a full charge under 30 minutes. The car will hit the market by 2025.The concept car is a Safari-sized vehicle aimed at showcasing the flexibility and versatility of Tata Motors’ new electric skateboard. The exterior design is also unique and a blend of a SUV and MPV.Speaking about the new concept car, N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Tata Motors said, “While making the Avinya Concept a reality, the central idea was to offer a mobility solution like no other a state-of-the-art software on wheels that is well-designed, sustainable and reduces the planet’s carbon footprint. . We are confident that in years to come we will make a larger and sustainable impact not only in India but globally as well.”

Tata Motors EV reveal: 500 kms from a 30 minute charge, see pictures

The concept car is a Safari-sized vehicle aimed at showcasing the flexibility and versatility of Tata Motors’ new electric skateboard. The exterior design is also unique and a blend of a SUV and MPV.

500 kms from a 30 minute charge: Tata Motors' r'EV'eals

Tata Motors announced that the new Avinya concept EV will be introduced to the market by 2025.

Tata Motors is in the fast lane for its EV business as it&nbsp;unveiled&nbsp;a new concept electric car called AVINYA.&nbsp;The GEN 3 architecture pure electric vehicle claims till have&nbsp; 500 km-range with a full charge under 30 minutes.&nbsp;The car will hit the market by 2025. The concept car is a Safari-sized vehicle aimed at showcasing the flexibility and versatility of Tata Motors&rsquo; new electric skateboard.&nbsp;The exterior design is also unique and a blend of a&nbsp;SUV and MPV.
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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;
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<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.
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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.

EV fire latest news : With increasing incidents of electric two-wheelers catching fire, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said the government will issue necessary orders on defaulting companies after receiving the report of an expert panel that has been formed to enquire into the matter.
In a series of tweets, Gadkari said several mishaps involving electric two-wheelers have come to light in the last two months.
"We have constituted an expert committee to enquire into these incidents and make recommendations on remedial steps.
"Based on the reports, we will issue necessary orders on the defaulting companies," the road transport and highways minister said.
Gadkari added: "We will soon issue quality-centric guidelines for Electric Vehicles." The minister asserted that if any company is found negligent in its processes, a heavy penalty will be imposed and a recall of all defective vehicles will also be ordered.
Meanwhile, companies may take advance action to recall all defective batches of vehicles immediately, Gadkari tweeted. "Under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji, our government is committed to ensure safety of each and every commuter," he tweeted.
The government had ordered a probe last month after an e-scooter launched by ride-hailing operator Ola's electric mobility arm 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 ministry had also asked CFEES to share the findings along with its suggestions on measures to prevent such incidents.

E-scooter fires: Nitin Gadkari sends stern warning, urges for recall

In a series of tweets, Gadkari said several mishaps involving electric two-wheelers have come to light in the last two months.



EV battery fires continue, Gadkari sends warning

In a series of tweets, Gadkari said several mishaps involving electric two-wheelers have come to light in the last two months

EV fire latest news: With increasing incidents of electric two-wheelers catching fire, Union minister Nitin Gadkari&nbsp;said the government will issue necessary orders on defaulting companies after receiving the report of an expert panel that has been formed to enquire into the matter.
In a series of tweets, Gadkari said several mishaps involving electric two-wheelers have come to light in the last two months.
"We have constituted an expert committee to enquire into these incidents and make recommendations on remedial steps.
"Based on the reports, we will issue necessary orders on the defaulting companies," the road transport and highways minister said.
Also read/watch|&nbsp;<a title="EV battery fires: Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal trolled for dancing video on Twitter" href="https://www.editorji.com/business-news/ev-battery-fires-ola-s-bhavish-aggarwal-trolled-for-dancing-video-on-twitter-1650599646306">EV battery fires: Ola's Bhavish Aggarwal trolled for dancing video on Twitter</a> Gadkari added: "We will soon issue quality-centric guidelines for Electric Vehicles." The minister asserted that if any company is found negligent in its processes, a heavy penalty will be imposed and a recall of all defective vehicles will also be ordered.
Meanwhile, companies may take advance action to recall all defective batches of vehicles immediately, Gadkari tweeted. "Under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji, our government is committed to ensure safety of each and every commuter," he tweeted.
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The government had ordered a probe last month after an e-scooter launched by ride-hailing operator Ola's electric mobility arm 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 ministry had also asked CFEES to share the findings along with its suggestions on measures to prevent such incidents.

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