EV chargers body proposes black box type systems to curb battery fires

The Charge Point Operators Society (CPOS) of India has recommended a black box system in electric vehicle (EV) batteries to keep track of any untoward incidents that lead to EV fires.

CPOS is an industry body representing EV charging station companies. It claims to have 21 members with over 3000 EV charging points in place. On Monday, the members of the society also committed to install 4000-5000 EV chargers as a pilot project over 2000 locations in Central Delhi.