The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism conducted an on-site inspection at EV Motors Japan in Kitakyushu on October 20 following reports of repeated malfunctions in its electric buses used at the Kansai Expo. The inspection, carried out under the Road Transport Vehicle Act, followed a September directive ordering nationwide checks of 317 vehicles after incidents of buses stopping during operation. Results showed defects such as damaged brake hoses in 113 units. The ministry said it will review inspection results and take further action if necessary. Source: KBC News
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