Govt-appointed experts to probe e-scooter fire incidents in Vellore, Pune

Even as the Centre has decided to depute a team of independent experts to investigate incidents of Ola and Okinawa electric scooters catching fire, Okinawa Autotech has blamed the incident that claimed two lives on a faulty charging point resulting in a short circuit induced fire.

“Centre has taken note of the incidents involving fires in electric vehicles; will probe them… Deputing independent experts to investigate cases of EVs catching fire,” CNBC TV reported .

In a statement on Monday, Okinawa said, “In this particular case has further brought to light how important it is for users to understand the correct usage and charging guidelines for EVs.”