Bangalore: India’s Tata Motors is investigating what is known as an “isolated heat accident” after showing in a social media video that one of its electric vehicles is in flames.
The viral video shows a firefighter trying to extinguish a fire on a Nexon electric vehicle (EV) on the outskirts of Mumbai. Reuters was unable to validate the video on its own.
India’s largest electric car maker said in a statement, “A detailed investigation is currently underway to confirm the facts of the recent isolated heat accidents patrolling on social media. Details after a full investigation. Share the response. “
According to the company, this is the first time it has sold more than 30,000 EVs, most of which are Nexon models.
The incident follows a series of electric scooter fires that triggered an investigation by the Indian government.
The first findings of a federal investigation into three e-scooter makers, including Softbank-backed Ola Electric, found that defective battery cells and modules were the main cause of the fire, Reuters reported last month. did.
Electrification is the cornerstone of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s climate change and carbon reduction agenda. EVs are also seen as a way to help India reduce oil import bills and reduce pollution in major cities.
In India, electric models will account for 30% of total domestic passenger car sales by 2030, up from the current 1%, and electric scooters and electric bicycles will account for 80% of total motorcycle sales. I want it. 2%.
