Ministry of Road Transport and Highways officials confirmed that recent incidents have been caused due to defects in cells and battery designs
Road Transport Secretary Giridhar Aramane confirmed that the government had advised electric vehicle manufacturers to check their battery components for defects
And to defer launches and new sales in case there is a possibility of a fire in future
Aramane said that the government was revising automotive industry standards 156 to bring in latest testing technology
The senior bureaucrat also urged EV players not to blame customers for negligence in riding or maintenance of the vehicles
