On the Internet, footage of an Ola S1 Pro scooter on fire has gone viral. The incident occurred in the Pune suburb of Lohegaon. In India, this isn’t the first time an electric scooter has caught fire. Several films of electric scooters in flames have gone popular in the past. The Ola S1 Pro scooter sitting on the side of the road is on fire in this short 31-second video. While the cause of the fire is not known, Ola has begun an investigation and will determine the cause, according to a statement. This ola S1 Pro burnout went viral on Twitter.
A @OlaElectric scooter starts burning out of nowhere in front of our society.
— funtus (@rochakalpha) March 26, 2022
The scooter is totally charred now.
Point to ponder.#safety #Pune
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Ola’s Official Statement
Ola Electric has also mentioned this on Twitter about this incident and given their official statement related to this incident.
Our statement on the Pune incident. pic.twitter.com/aSX1DlTBmd
— Ola Electric (@OlaElectric) March 26, 2022
According to Ola’s official statement said that they are aware of an incident involving one of their scooters in Pune, and they are investigating to determine the root cause. They will provide further information in the coming days. They maintain continual contact with the customer, who is completely secure. At Ola, vehicle safety is of the utmost importance, and they are dedicated to providing products that meet the highest quality requirements. They are taking this situation seriously and will take appropriate action as well as provide additional information in the coming days.
What does it mean to issue a Probe?
A probe is a software or other device that is put at a critical junction in a network to monitor or gather data about network activities. When you probe anything, you look into it deeply, ask questions, and try to learn more about it.
How does an EV catch fire?
The low quality of lithium-ion cells used in the battery pack causes most electric vehicles to catch fire. In addition, a poorly designed battery management system might cause the battery to overheat, resulting in a fire.
A cathode and anode are contained in a sealed container in batteries. The tremendous heat can ignite a fire if these two come into close contact or make a connection. In many circumstances, the electrode materials in cells begin to react chemically. The fire is started as a result of this. The chemical process will continue until the ingredients are depleted. This is referred to as a thermal runaway, and it frequently occurs in lithium-ion batteries.
How can we Stop the Fire on an EV?
Once the overheating has begun, it is nearly hard to stop it until all of the materials have been exhausted by the chemical reaction. That is why putting out a fire in an electric motor is nearly impossible.
Many manufacturers face EV fires.
Several other electric scooters had caught fire in India in the past. Two Pure EV electric scooters caught fire last year. In October, an Okinawa scooter caught fire, whereas an HCD India scooter burnt down and tragically killed a 60-year-old man.
A number of fires have also resulted in widespread recalls. Last year, GM issued a recall for up to 73,000 Bolt EVs. Hyundai recalled 82,000 Kona EVs in South Korea following 13 fire incidents. Such incidences are only expected to increase in the future as the number of electric vehicles on the road grows.
About Ola S1
This scooter is made by “Ola electric,” an Indian business. Their first electric scooters, the S1, and S1 pro will be officially released on India’s Independence Day in 2021. It’s a high-performance electric scooter offering high-end features and specs at an affordable price. The launch of this scooter has stimulated the market and given the Indian startup and Electric ecosystem a new direction. This retro-looking scooty has some powerful specs and features, earning it the moniker “Indian Tesla” in the 2-wheeler market.
The Ola S1 Pro has priced at Rs 1.10 lakh in Delhi (Ex-showroom). Coral Glam, Marshmellow, Jet Black, Neo Mint, Porcelain are among the ten colors offered for this variation.
- 181 km range per charge
- 3.97 KWh battery capacity
- 115 km/h top speed
- Acceleration (from 0 to 60): 5s
- 8500 W motor power
- Mid-drive IPM motor
- You can start the bike with just a push of the button.
Wrapping Up
An Ola S1 pro electric scooter went up in flames in Pune’s Dhanori district on Saturday, causing panic among the public. The company has issued a statement stating that it is examining the incident’s core cause and will provide updates as soon as possible.
