Sending out a strong message on recent electric powered fire incidents, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said an expert committee will probe the accidents and additionally talked about heavy fines, among other measures.
The Union Minister similarly said if any enterprise is found negligent in their processes, a heavy penalty will be imposed and a recall of all defective motors will additionally be ordered.
“We have constituted an Expert Committee to enquire into these incidents and make suggestions on remedial steps,” Gadkari added.
Based on the reports, Gadkari referred to that ministry will difficulty imperative orders on the defaulting companies. “We will soon difficulty quality-centric guidelines for Electric Vehicles,” he said.
Earlier this week, 1/3 occasion of EV hearth touching on to a scooter manufactured by means of Pure EV used to be pronounced in Hyderabad. Prior to this, three of Okinawa’s scooters have caught furnace since October, ensuing in two being injured. Ola Electric and Jitendra EV are different groups that have viewed their electric scooters capture fireplace in the closing three weeks. Ola Electric is still but to publicly remark on its investigation into the incidents
“Meanwhile agencies might also take develop motion to Recall all faulty batches of motors immediately. Under the leadership of PM Shri@narendramodi ji, our authorities is dedicated to ensure safety of each and each and every commuter,” the minister added..
Earlier, the NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, requested that EV OEMs voluntarily recall batches linked to EV fires.