The Indian government is apparently probing Ola for answers regarding its e-scooters. An S1 Pro model caught fire in the country, and it seems that the incident has also caught the government’s attention.
Earlier this month, a senior government official stated that the company has to offer explanations for its electric scooter that had recently caught fire in Pune last month. For those unaware, a video of an Ola S1 Pro model went viral when it burst into flames. This caused people to have doubts about the electric scooter’s safety standards. Since then, the local government has ordered a probe last month.
Now, Giridhar Aramane, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, said that “If required, the government may call Ola Electric to explain the incident.” Furthermore, the incident in Pune was not an isolated event. Recently, we had also reported on the new electric vehicle running in reverse mode at 90kmph due to a software glitch. As per the road transport ministry, the Centre for Fire, Explosive, and Environmental Safety (CFEES) has been assigned to investigate this incident and propose remedial actions to prevent such accidents in the future.
According to a 91Mobiles report, the reason behind the fiery accident is likely the poor lithium ion battery that powers the EV. The Ola S1 Pro’s battery might be faulty or damaged and there may be trouble with its thermal runaway, which could be highly flammable and difficult to control. Ola CEO, Bhavin Aggarwal, stated that “safety is top priority. We’re investigating this and will fix it”.
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