Science TechnologySaturday, 4 July 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Delhi and Madhya Pradesh e-rickshaw Bluetooth misuse: Centre orders removal of BAT-BMS and Epoch Li-ion apps
The Centre ordered removal of two Chinese battery-control apps after complaints that e-rickshaws were being stopped remotely through Bluetooth.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In July 2026, the Union government ordered removal of the Chinese apps BAT-BMS and Epoch Li-ion from the Play Store after complaints that e-rickshaw lithium batteries in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh were being controlled remotely through Bluetooth.
Key specifics
- The apps named in the order were BAT-BMS and Epoch Li-ion.
- Complaints said the battery control could be done from 10 to 15 metres away using Bluetooth.
- The issue was reported in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh, where e-rickshaws are widely used.
- The apps were linked to options such as “discharge switch” and “charge switch” on lithium batteries.
- The order was issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
Exam lens
Question type: science and technology current affairs, digital safety, app regulation. Key facts: BAT-BMS, Epoch Li-ion, Bluetooth control, 10–15 metres, MeitY. TNPSC may ask which ministry ordered removal of the apps and why battery safety became a public issue.