Nitin Gadkari also promised new guidelines for quality electric vehicles and set the chances for cars to be recalled.
Ev Scooters Catch Fire, New Delhi
Recognizing that many incidents involving electric scooters have occurred in the past two months, Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said a committee of experts would investigate the accidents and discuss tougher penalties, among other things, to send a strong message.
“A lot of mistakes affecting the electric wheels have occurred in the last two months, it is very sad that there are people who have lost their lives and many were injured in these incidents.
“We have established a Committee of Experts to investigate these incidents and make recommendations on remedial action,” the Union Minister wrote on Twitter.
Earlier this month, a video of Ola’s e-scooter burning flames spread online, prompting a government investigation. The original Pure EV scooter caught fire again and the Okinawa Autotech Pvt bike killed two people. The firms claim to be looking into the instances.
“We will issue relevant orders on the insolvent corporations based on the reports.” We’ll be announcing quality-focused recommendations for electric vehicles soon.
Mr. Gadkari stated, “If any corporation is found to be neglectful in its planning, a severe punishment will be imposed, and all non-functional cars would be returned.”
The Minister urged companies to take action on the issue, stressing that the government was committed to ensuring the safety of passengers.
“At the moment companies may take drastic measures to remember all speeding vehicles immediately. Under the leadership of PM Shri @ Narendra Modi Ji, our government is committed to ensuring the safety of all passengers,” he said.
Starting with 2 per cent sales of electric motorcycles and motorcycles, India aims to make 80 per cent of total two-wheel drive sales by 2030. The government is giving significant impetus to local production of electric vehicles (EVs.)
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