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India unveils ambitious Rs 8,000 crore plan to boost electric vehicle battery production: Report
- November 14, 2023
Source: Business Today
India is set to initiate the bidding process for an approximately Rs 8,000 crore ($960 million) incentive scheme dedicated to the production of electric vehicle batteries, as disclosed in a Bloomberg report. The scheme will mandate successful bidders to establish cutting-edge chemistry battery plants, collectively generating a capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours.
Electric vehicle market set to be on full charge by 2025: ICRA report
- October 31, 2023
Source: Business Standard
Electric vehicle penetration continues to improve at a healthy pace, spurred by government support in the form of subsidies, enhanced awareness, and increasing product launches, according to ICRA’s research. It expects electric bus, two-wheeler and three-wheeler penetration to grow significantly by FY25.
EV cluster in Coimbatore to focus on motor testing
- October 31, 2023
Source: The Hindu
About 150 Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSMEs) in Coimbatore city have come together to form a cluster and take up development, testing, and production of motors for electric vehicles. Southern India Engineering Manufacturers’ Association (SIEMA), Coimbatore District Small Industries Association (CODISSIA), and the Scientific and Industrial Testing and Research Centre (Si’Tarc) initiated the cluster project jointly.
Honeywell drives innovation to make EVs safer
- October 30, 2023
Source: The Financial Express
According to Honeywell, India’s EV market is expected to grow at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49% from 2022 to 2030. The company has created lithium-ion (li-ion) battery safety sensors that help play a crucial role in detecting potential battery fires, which can protect drivers. Additionally, its suite of personal protective equipment (PPE) and gas detection solutions help safeguard workers in EV plants.
Honeywell strengthens safety for lithium-ion batteries EV workers
- October 30, 2023
Source: Motown India
As the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, Honeywell has created innovative solutions to address safety concerns across the spectrum of EV manufacturing and use. The company’s lithium-ion (li-ion) battery safety sensors help play a crucial role in detecting potential battery fires, which can protect drivers. Additionally, its suite of personal protective equipment (PPE) and gas detection solutions help safeguard workers in EV plants.
New tech can lead to safer EV batteries: Researchers
- October 30, 2023
Source: The Times of India
Researchers have developed a new technology that could enable next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) and other devices that are less prone to battery fires while increasing energy storage. The study, published in the journal Nature, suppresses the growth of lithium dendrites -- damaging branch-like structures that develop inside so-called all-solid-state lithium batteries, preventing firms from broadly commercialising the promising technology.
IIT Delhi inks MoU for R&D of green hydrogen, EVs and other sustainable mobility solutions
- October 19, 2023
Source: Times Now
THDC India Limited (THDCIL), a central public sector Enterprise, and IIT Delhi have signed an agreement to advance research and development activities in areas related to electric vehicle batteries, green hydrogen, geothermal technology, and waste management and recycling. As per the MoU, IIT Delhi will offer essential infrastructural support and access to scientific, engineering, and technical expertise.
BIS approved India’s first AC, DC combined charging connector for Light EVs
- October 19, 2023
Source: E-Vehicle Info
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has approved the country’s first ever indigenously developed AC and DC Combined Charging connector standard for light electric vehicles (LEVs). This standard, known as IS17017 (Part 2 / Sec 7): 2023, is not only a first for India but also the world’s first combined AC and DC charging connector standard for LEVs. This revolutionary innovation, engineered within India, has the potential to set a global benchmark for the LEV industry.
Lithium battery demand to reach 250-500 GWh in India by FY33
- October 06, 2023
Source: The Economic Times
EV penetration in India is going to reach 50% by the financial year 2032-33. Provided with constant financial support from the government, battery demand of 250GW could be achieved with incentives of INR 1.8 tn over FY24-28 and an initial capex of USD 30-33 bn. This is stated in the report on ‘EV Batteries: Battle to control EV supply chain’ by Axis Capital.
Tata Motors to reskill 50% staff to transition to EV manufacturing by 2027
- October 05, 2023
Source: The Hindu
Tata Motors is implementing a multi-pronged strategy to upskill its workforce to be future-ready to transition to the EV landscape. Focusing on capability-building, Tata Motors said it has partnered with educational institutions, and developed curated training modules to address the developmental needs of all employees beginning with shopfloor technicians to line engineers, and plant management. The company said over 57,000 employees are at various stages of training.