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Okinawa introduces 1.86 lakh electric scooter “Okhi-90” in India

Avinash Ram — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:22:01 +0000

The 2023 edition of the Okhi-90 has been released by Indian business Okinawa Autotech, a manufacturer of two-wheeled electric scooters. A fresh battery pack and numerous technological advancements are included with the brand-new e-scooter. The pricing of the 2023 Okinawa Okhi-90 e-scooter is 1.86 lakh rupees (ex-showroom). The scooter will begin to be delivered in September of this year. The Okhi-90 was originally made available in the nation by the corporation last year. It asserts that so far, it has sold over 10,000 electric scooters.

The 160 km battery range of the brand-new Okinawa Okhi-90 electric scooter is provided by a single charge. Up to 80–90 kmph is its top speed. A microcharger is included with it. 175 mm are needed to clear the ground with the scooter. It features an electronic-assisted braking system (E-ABS), an auto-cut feature, and other features.

An encoder-based motor, a digital speedometer, an anti-theft alarm, GPS navigation, and Bluetooth connectivity are new features that have been introduced to the 2023 Okinawa Okhi-90 electric scooter. Using the Okinawa Connect app, the scooter can easily be linked to a smartphone. This indicates that consumers can use the app to remotely control for real-time battery SOC and speed monitoring. Red, Blue, Grey, and White are the available color choices for the brand-new Okinawa Okhi-90 e-scooter. It takes about 4-5 hours to fully charge.

Intelligent elements for improved safety and use are included with the Okinawa Okhi-90 e-scooter for 2023. For convenience when reversing out of confined parking spaces, these features enable it to be moved backward. When left in a parking space, the scooter can detect vibrations and can tell if something is wrong. According to the corporation, in such circumstances, an anti-theft alarm buzzes.

Transport Ministry asks manufacturers to recall defective EVs

Aryan Jakhar — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:12:39 +0000

Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari asked electric vehicle manufacturers to voluntarily recall defective EVs & also stated that quality-centric rules for electric vehicles will be issued soon. In the last two months, an Expert Committee has been formed to investigate catastrophes involving electric vehicles.

Through his Twitter account, Gadkari today said, “We have constituted an Expert Committee to enquire into these incidents and make recommendations on remedial steps.”

“Based on the reports, we will issue necessary orders on the defaulting companies. We will soon issue quality-centric guidelines for Electric Vehicles,” Gadkari said.

We have constituted an Expert Committee to enquire into these incidents and make recommendations on remedial steps.

Based on the reports, we will issue necessary orders on the defaulting companies. We will soon issue quality-centric guidelines for Electric Vehicles.

— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) April 21, 2022

“It is really sad that some individuals have lost their lives and several have been injured in these instances,” the minister added, referring to several disasters involving electric two-wheelers that have come to light in the last two months.

If any corporation is found to be careless in their methods, Gadkari indicated that a severe penalty will be applied, as well as a recall of all defective automobiles.

Further, Gadkari said “meanwhile, companies may take advance action to Recall all defective batches of vehicles immediately. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, our government is committed to ensure safety of each and every commuter.”

The government requested an investigation last month when an Ola Electric caught fire in Pune, raising safety worries. The Centre for Fire, Explosive, and Environmental Safety (CFEES) was tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and recommending possible solutions. CFEES was also asked to share its findings as well as recommendations for preventing such mishaps.

Center likely to summon EV manufacturers Ola & Okinawa over scooters catching fire: Report

Sathvika Chelakani — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 04:36:43 +0000

According to a report by CNBC-TV18, the Centre decided on April 7 to summon Ola Electric and Okinawa Scooters for an explanation about recent fires in their electric two-wheelers. Customers were concerned when an Ola electric scooter and an Okinawa electric bike caught fire.

The channel quoted government sources as saying, “Government to call Ola and Okinawa for an explanation on recent fires in their scooters.” Both companies’ technical teams will be summoned after an independent expert probe is completed. “After the report’s outcome, the government will decide on EVS testing standards,” CNBC reported.

The report further stated that the government is investigating whether there were quality control issues in manufacturing, customer driving styles, and how the scooters were maintained, as well as whether the ARAI and ICAT testing protocols need to be revised.

A new Ola S1 Pro electric scooter caught fire on the side of the road in Pune in the first incident. The video, which showed smoke coming from the battery compartment, quickly went viral. A parent and daughter were killed in the second incident when an unknown model Okinawa electric vehicle struck them.

Following two recent incidents in which two scooters from well-known EV brands burst into flames, the topic of EV safety has gotten a lot of attention. According to a Reuters report, lithium-ion batteries (used in Ola scooters) can catch fire if they are improperly manufactured or damaged, or if the software that controls the battery is not designed correctly.