EV Fires Subject: Science and Tech Section: Msc Context- The Union government has constituted an expert panel to probe the recent series of battery explosions in electric vehicles (EVs). Concept- Manufacturers such as Okinawa and Pure EV have recalled some batches of electric scooters after their vehicles caught fire. What goes into a […]
EV Fires Subject: Science & Tech Section: MSc Context- The growing EV mishaps are worrying. The Centre should act fast to establish battery safety standards. Concept- Sales of EV two wheelers have risen five times (463 per cent) to 2.31 lakh in 202122. This is the fastest growing segment, accounting for over half […]
EV fires Subject: Science Section: Msc Context: EVs catching fire Concept: Drawback of Li ion batteries: The main reason for fire in Li ion batteries is a phenomenon of thermal runaway What is thermal runaway? Thermal runaway is one of the primary risks related to lithium-ion batteries. It is a phenomenon in which […]