Government Stops Apps That Turn Off Electric Rickshaws

政府停止可關閉電動三輪車的應用程式


Introduction

The Indian government told app stores to remove some mobile apps. These apps can turn off electric rickshaws from a distance.

印度政府要求應用程式商店移除部分行動應用程式。這些程式可以從遠端關閉電動三輪車。

Main Body

Some electric rickshaws use cheap batteries from China. These batteries use Bluetooth. They do not have passwords. People use apps like BAT-BMS to stop the cars. The driver cannot start the car with a key.

部分電動三輪車使用來自中國的廉價電池。這些電池使用藍牙,且沒有設定密碼。人們使用如 BAT-BMS 之類的應用程式來停止車輛。即使司機持有鑰匙也無法啟動車輛。

Some people used these apps to make videos for the internet. This is a big problem for drivers. Many drivers rent their cars. They lose money when the car stops. It is also dangerous on the road.

有些人使用這些應用程式來拍攝網路影片。這對司機來說是一個大問題。許多司機是租車,車輛停止運行會導致損失。這在道路上也非常危險。

The government told app stores to delete these apps. The government says the app stores must follow the law. If the stores do not delete the apps, the stores will be in trouble with the law.

政府要求應用程式商店刪除這些應用程式。政府表示應用程式商店必須遵守法律。如果商店不刪除這些程式,將面臨法律責任。

Conclusion

The government is watching the app stores. Now, electric car parts need better security.

政府正在監督應用程式商店。現在電動車零件需要更好的安全性。

Vocabulary Learning

🧩 The 'Power' of the Word CAN

In this story, we see how to talk about ability (what is possible) using one simple word: can.

How it works:

  • Positive: [Subject] + can + [Action]
  • Negative: [Subject] + cannot (or can't) + [Action]

Examples from the text:"These apps can turn off electric rickshaws." (It is possible for the apps to do this). → "The driver cannot start the car." (The driver is unable to do this).

Simple Rule for A2: Notice that after can, we always use the base word. We do NOT add "-s", "-ing", or "-ed".

The app can turns off...The app can turn off...

Quick Comparison:

  • Ability: I can drive. \rightarrow I have the skill.
  • Possibility: The app can stop the car. \rightarrow The app has the power to do it.

Vocabulary Learning

remove (v.)
To take something away from a place
Example:Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
distance (n.)
The amount of space between two places
Example:The school is a short distance from my home.
password (n.)
A secret word or phrase used to enter a computer or app
Example:You should never tell anyone your phone password.
rent (v.)
To pay money to use something for a short time
Example:They rent a small apartment in the city.
dangerous (adj.)
Something that can hurt you or cause an accident
Example:It is dangerous to walk on the road without looking.
delete (v.)
To remove words, pictures, or apps from a computer
Example:I need to delete the old photos from my phone.
security (n.)
Protection from danger or theft
Example:The bank has high security to protect the money.
Practice A2 words in a crossword