Tamil Nadu: Okinawa Autotech dealership burns down to ashes in Electric Vehicle fire
2 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Okinawa Autotech dealership burns down to ashes in Electric Vehicle fire

India TV News  

Highlights An Okinawa autotech dealership burnt down to ashes in Tamil Nadu No casualties were reported and the fire was put out with the help of locals This is the sixth EV fire incident since the onset of summer this year. In yet another EV fire incident, an Okinawa autotech dealership burnt down to ashes in Tamil Nadu owing to a reported fire in an e-scooter belonging to the company. Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Okinawa had recalled 3,215 units of its 'Praise Pro' scooters on April 16, just before the dealership was engulfed in flames in Tamil Nadu The EV maker was yet to make a statement on the latest EV fire at its dealership. As more and more electric two-wheelers catch fire in the country, NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant last week asked EV original equipment manufacturers to voluntarily recall batches involved in the EV fire incidents.

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The Independent  

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India TV News  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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News 18  

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India Today  

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