Electric scooter fires are uncommon, but when a viral video claims that an electric scooter has caught fire, the word spreads like a “Forest in the Fire.” One such incident occurred in Bhopal on April 3, 2023, when a parked Ola S1 captured on camera on fire. Since then, it has caused a great deal of worry among the populace. since numerous people assert to have witnessed the incident personally. It is currently challenging to assert the truth, nevertheless.
Reasons Why This Video May Be Fake
- Ola S1’s battery is in excellent condition, and no disorientation occurred after the fire was put out.
- Water was used to put out the fire, and it is scientifically proven that lithium-ion batteries cause fire to spread when water is used to put out a fire.
- In addition, the scooter’s battery is positioned in the front under the floorboard and the fire sprang from the scooter’s back end. Battery is thus not to fault. Reasons for Fire 1. A short-circuit, according to several viewers, is to blame for the fire. 2. It can be observed in the video that the trunk space was the first to catch fire. So, it was possible that some of the items stored inside the boot were combustible.
Previous Ola Electric Scooter Burning Incidents
There have been instances in the past in which a Matt black Ola crammed on a Pune street caught fire.
Many people are now questioning if electric vehicles are actually safe or if this is just further rumour and conjecture as a result of these instances.
Let’s examine the causes of a battery catching on fire before learning the truth and the factors that brought the company to its knees.
How does a battery in an electric vehicle catch fire?
There are a number of potential causes for a battery fire, but the three most common ones are electrical, thermal, and mechanical, or any combo of these.
A very frequent problem that can result in battery fires is overcharging. More current is poured into a battery than it can handle when it is overcharged. This could result in a hazardous scenario where the current breaks down the battery’s materials and sets them on fire. One way to think of overcharging is as an instance of electrical abuse.
How can you prevent an electric vehicle from catching fire?
Electric car makers are quite concerned about the possibility of battery fires. Many manufacturers are putting safety precautions in place to solve this issue, such as temperature management systems and battery management systems. To maintain appropriate operation and avoid overcharging, these devices keep an eye on the battery’s temperature and performance.
After the vehicle is 80% charged, halt overcharging the battery and turn off the charger.
Why blame the company unfairly?
We’re not in any way implying that the claim made in the widely shared video is inaccurate before we discuss what might be some possible causes of false accusations. We feel bad for the owner and hope that Ola will provide the necessary help as soon as possible.
Returning to the original topic, Ola Electric currently has over 2,00000 electric scooters operating on Indian streets, and this figure is increasing daily. Ola sold 27,000 electric scooters in March; this can’t be a hoax. These acts are typically intended to harm the reputation of the business and lessen market competition.
Even better, the company launched a no-cost programme for Ola users to update their front suspension. The company’s efforts are admirable and demonstrate their genuine dedication to its clients.
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