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In recent years, electric scooters from various manufacturers have experienced incidents of catching fire on public roads. Bengaluru-based automaker Ather Energy, known for relatively fewer such incidents, faced a notable event when a video surfaced online showing several of its scooters ablaze inside a transport truck.

Incident Details and Online Reaction

The video, shared on X by Ather Energy Parody, depicted four Ather Energy scooters engulfed in flames atop a transport truck, prompting concerns about the company’s safety standards.

Ather Electric scooters caught fire during . It’s concerning that Ather Electric faces issues almost every day #ather #atherelectric @atherenergy pic.twitter.com/fZnHmvxfNA

— Ather Energy Parody (@atherenergy_) March 1, 2024

However, four other…

September 9, 2023, marked the celebration of World EV Day, a global event that brought together companies, policymakers, individuals, and environmental enthusiasts to rally behind a common mission: combating climate change by promoting cleaner air, reducing emissions, and fostering a more sustainable future. This day resonated with people from all walks of life, spanning from ordinary citizens to corporate giants and climate activists, shining a spotlight on the worldwide electric mobility movement.

Transport Sector’s Alarming Environmental Impact

According to the UN Environment Programme, the transport sector has emerged as the fastest-growing contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, poised to account for more than 30% of total emissions in the future. It also stands as a…

The UK government has proclaimed its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050. This action plan has been met with mixed reactions from the nation: will it be the key to saving our environmental future, or is it just another overly ambitious plan doomed from the start?

Regardless of personal opinions, investment in green technology is at full speed ahead around the globe. Now, a new company launched by motor makers Renault and Geely which will be committed to the development of low-carbon technology is set to have its headquarters in the UK. 

The company will invest in low-emission petrol, diesel and hybrid engines. Not only will this meet the ever-increasing global demand for electric vehicles, but could it also help to prop up a government promise of a net zero…

Recently, we interacted with Sravan Appana, CEO of iGowise Mobility – a Sustainable Mobility Company.

Here are the interview highlights:

With the growing demand for electric vehicles, how does your iGowise Mobility contribute to the advancement of EV technology and the transition to sustainable transportation?

As India grows more prosperous by the day, the need to upgrade from a scooter to a car is rapidly growing. But our urban infrastructure will never be enough for so many cars. And our public transportation is still not catching up fast enough. If we are to avoid a permanent gridlock of urban congestion, we have to fundamentally rethink the way we approach sustainable mobility. Average speed of the traffic in an urban metropolitan during peak hours is less than 12 kmph. When…