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Okinawa Autotech to invest Rs 1200-1,500 cr in e-two-wheelers in two years

This includes the JV with Tacita; company is in talks with PE firms

Battery defects, insufficient testing caused EV fires: DRDO report

'Defects may have happened because companies intentionally used lower-grade materials to cut costs,' it says.

EV fire: Gadkari urges companies for advance action by recalling vehicles

He said there is some problem with EV batteries when the temperature rises in the months of March, April and May

2-wheeler EV fires shake up nation, govt applies emergency brakes

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said in a tweet thread that companies may take advance action to recall all defective batches of vehicles immediately

Fire sparks trust deficit among e-scooter owners, potential buyers

While financiers are citing a massive dip in bookings and enquiries, dealers cite at least a 10% dip in customers

Electric short-circuit caused dealership fire in TN: Okinawa Autotech

Okinawa recalled 3,215 units of its 'Praise Pro' scooters on April 16

Okinawa Autotech to recall 3,215 units of Praise Pro scooter model

The recall also comes close on the heels of Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI AAYOG asking EV makers to recall EV batches involved in fires.

Top headlines: Centre to step up borrowing; Adani Group wins big in FY22

India's big business groups owned by families continue to steal a march over their bigger rivals. More on this is our top headlines.

EVs face a burning question of safety after serial fire incidents

Serial fires in green two-wheelers in a week raise questions about the regulation and safety standards of this fast-growing section of the automobile industry

Okinawa Autotech in talks with PEs for Rs 500-crore fundraising

He added that the money is being raised to oil growth which is set to witness high double-digits from the exponential demand the company is getting now

Okinawa cuts price of electric scooter range by up to Rs 17,892

Electric two-wheeler firm Okinawa Autotech on Wednesday said it has reduced prices of its entire product portfolio, ranging between Rs 7,209 and Rs 17,892, in the wake of changes in the FAME II policy

Ola Electric's high-stakes ride: Can Aggarwal disrupt India's EV market?

By setting up massive capacities in a limited market against entrenched competition, founder Bhavish Aggarwal has his work cut out proving the sceptics wrong

Okinawa Autotech invests Rs 200 crore to set up new manufacturing plant

The new unit will have a total installed capacity of up to one million vehicles annually and that would be ramped up in a phased manner.

Japan's Okinawa Autotech to soon roll out e-bikes in India

The company also plans to come up with a new manufacturing plant in next couple of years