EV Scooter Fires: Why Companies Think Battery Replacement Can Be the Solution

Could battery replacement be a better solution for electric scooters in India? That is the question after a string of fires that have been reported in electric scooters across brands. While the exact cause of the fires is unknown, most companies blame poor shipping practices by consumers. This is precisely the reason why some electric car manufacturers in India prefer battery replacement instead of home charging. In simple terms, charging an electric vehicle works just as it would any other electronic device such as a laptop or mobile phone. This…

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Battery swapping continues to emerge as an alternative to charging stations

A year ago, Tesla rejected the alternative path to swapping the electric car batteryas “problematic and unsuitable for widespread use”. It seems that Beijing does not agree. In fact, China has been pushing hard for interchangeable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as a supplement to the regular vehicle.Charging fees, with the government throwing its weight behind the many companies developing the technology. Four companies — automakers Nio and Geely, battery swap developer Aulton, and state-owned oil producer Sinopec — say they plan to set up a total of 24,000 swap…

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