Electric 2-wheeler fires due to 'cost cutting' by manufacturers

Ritkon · 29th June 2022, 21:03

Came across this very concerning news on ETAuto.

https://auto.economictimes.indiatime...panel/92532180

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Photo Source: Financial Express

An expert panel probe into the recent spate of EV 2 wheeler fires, has concluded that certain 'cost cutting' on part of the manufacturers may have been responsible for the incidents. Critical components like the venting mechanism and battery management system were subjected to cost cutting, resulting in the fires.

Meanwhile, questions still remain as to how the faulty vehicles received ARAI certification.

warrioraks · 29th June 2022, 21:11

Quoting from the article - The panel is said to have pointed out that several of the electric two-wheelers came with only 'minimum functionality' and 'shortcuts' were taken instead of prioritising vehicle safety

Seems most of these companies have mindlessly borrowed the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) concept from software industry. To the extent that their products are a threat to the users. The government should come in heavy and make an example out of them.

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Ritkon BHPian Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Kolkata Posts: 46 Thanked: 203 Times	Electric 2-wheeler fires due to 'cost cutting' by manufacturers Came across this very concerning news on ETAuto. https://auto.economictimes.indiatime...panel/92532180 Photo Source: Financial Express An expert panel probe into the recent spate of EV 2 wheeler fires, has concluded that certain 'cost cutting' on part of the manufacturers may have been responsible for the incidents. Critical components like the venting mechanism and battery management system were subjected to cost cutting, resulting in the fires. Meanwhile, questions still remain as to how the faulty vehicles received ARAI certification.
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warrioraks BHPian Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Delhi Posts: 531 Thanked: 3,808 Times	Re: Electric 2-wheeler fires due to 'cost cutting' by manufacturers Quoting from the article - The panel is said to have pointed out that several of the electric two-wheelers came with only 'minimum functionality' and 'shortcuts' were taken instead of prioritising vehicle safety Seems most of these companies have mindlessly borrowed the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) concept from software industry. To the extent that their products are a threat to the users. The government should come in heavy and make an example out of them. Last edited by warrioraks : 29th June 2022 at 21:13.
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