Oust order on China apps: Government action after pranksters remotely halt e-rickshaws & stall traffic

The Centre has directed the removal of three Chinese mobile apps following reports that they were being used to remotely switch off e-vehicles, including electric rickshaws, raising concerns about public safety.

According to sources, the government has directed Google and Apple to take down BAT-BMS, Lossigy and Epoch Li-ion from their app stores. These three battery management applications can connect to compatible lithium batteries via Bluetooth and monitor their voltage and temperature.