Concerns Over Electric Scooter Safety Rise as Another Vehicle Catches Fire in Delhi

The article from Livemint reports on another incident of an electric scooter catching fire, this time in Samalkha, South West Delhi. The owner of the scooter was able to extinguish the fire in time, preventing any injuries. The incident was shared on Twitter by Siddharth Zarabi, Managing Editor at Business Today Television. This event has raised concerns about the safety of electric vehicles, particularly in India where there is a suspicion that e-scooter manufacturers may have rushed their products to market without adequate safety checks. The Indian government has previously issued notices to electric vehicle manufacturers whose vehicles have caught fire, asking them to explain why they should not be penalized for incidents caused by manufacturing defects. The Centre for Fire Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) has been tasked with investigating these incidents and suggesting preventative measures.

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https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/another-electric-scooter-caught-on-fire-no-injuries-reported-11670996679121.html