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Okinawa dealership in flames after Praise Pro e-scooters catch fire, company issues recall

Sean — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 06:55:32 +0000

The track record of EVs (Electric Vehicles) in India isn’t looking too good with all the recent fire related accidents. And now, another major incident has just surfaced as an entire Okinawa Autotech dealership got burnt down, which is believed to be caused by an EV inside the store.

According to a 91Mobiles report, this incident has caused the company to issue a recall for its Praise Pro electric scooters. Apparently, the reason for the recall is under a fault check up and redressal service. The brand had issued a recall for 3,215 units of its EVs on 16th April 2022. The units were the Okinawa Praise Pro e-scooters, which are apparently facing an issue with their battery pack, which caused the fire related accident.

For those unaware, three of the company’s e-scooters caught fire back in October 2021. This ended up causing injuries to two people. On the other hand, the fire accident in the dealership was even more intense, but it remains to be seen how extensive the damage really was. But looking at videos shared on social media, we can assume that it is unlikely that anything was left uncharred on the inside.

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The accident might have been caused by just one faulty battery but its flames ended up engulfing the entire dealership. As of right now, it was reported that there were no casualties and the fire was put out eventually. This marks another case of EVs and a fire accident in India. There could be many reasons for this accident like the poor design or thermal management system for the battery. But we have no way of knowing for sure at the moment.

Okinawa Okhi 90 e-scooter breaks cover ahead of March 24th launch

Jed John Ikoba — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:32:03 +0000

The Okinawa Okhi90 electric scooter is billed for unveiling by Okinawa Autotech in India and the company has provided another teaser of the stunning e-scooter. We already know that the Okhi90 will pack power to deliver up to 150km on a single charge and other features. The new teaser shows the e-scooter in close quarters and reveals some of its external features.

Okinawa Autotech is a leader in the two-wheeler EV market in India and the introduction of the well-kitted Okhi90 could further cement the company’s position at the top of the market. It is the next major electric vehicle from the Okinawa brand and ii is set to hit the market with a bang. Previous images of the Okhi90 had been in a camouflage mode and the latest images give a clearer picture of the e-scooter. The silhouette images are further exciting the desire to see the Okhi90 unveiled.

The Okinawa Okhi90 sports a unique design, it has LED headlamps, turn indicators, and taillight, with a raked front fascia. It has a fully digital instrument cluster, a compact rider footboard, and switch gears at both handles. There is a thick grab rail at the back and the e-scooter is expected to deliver maximum comfort to its rider and passenger in all its ramifications. The power setup in the Okhi90 helps the e-scooter to accelerate from 0 to its top speed of 80km/h within seconds. While pricing information is still lacking for the Okhi90 at this time, it is expected to compete with some of the premium models currently in the market.

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New teaser of the 200km-range Okinawa Okhi 90 e-scooter surfaces

Jed John Ikoba — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:45:53 +0000

The Okinawa Okhi 90 electric scooter has been the subject of some exciting teasers lately as the buildup to its launch gathers momentum. The Okinawa Okhi 90 comes with a lot of innovative features alongside its up to 200km range, and a new teaser has provided a glimpse of the e-scooter’s LED lighting and headlight.

The latest teaser was coming from the official social media handles of Okinawa Autotech, an Indian two-wheeler manufacturer. The LED turn signals and the headlight of the 2022 Okinawa Okhi 90 both sit inside a casing with a possible chrome outline.

We already know that the 2022 Okinawa Okhi 90 is billed for unveiling on March 24. There are still much more details yet to be provided for the high-speed e-scooter which can accomplish speeds up to 80km/h. It will be interesting to see how much juice the lithium-ion battery pack has and whether it will be swappable. The Okinawa Okhi 90 has been spotted on Indian roads undergoing testing, albeit camouflaged.

The Okhi 90 will have integrated LED indicators, LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights, and an LED instrument cluster. The LED instrument cluster will show information on the battery, speed, range, and more. There are several other exciting features that the Okinawa Okhi 90 will come with including geofencing, alerts, navigation aids, diagnostics and ride behavior analysis.

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— Okinawa Autotech (@OkinawaAutotech) March 7, 2022

As the buildup continues ahead of the March 24 launch of the Okhi 90 e-scooter, several other key details will surface including pricing information for the e-scooter. It is expected that the Okinawa Okhi 90 will square up with some of the current high-speed electric bikes in the market. Some of the leading brands in that segment in India are Bajaj, TVS, and Ola.