Abstract:

Countries around the world are waking up to the potential of e-mobility. The International Energy Agency cites that by 2020 up to 20 million electric vehicles will ply the road, a number that is expected to go up to 70 million by 2025. India has a lot to gain from the widespread adoption of e-mobility. Under the Make In India programme, the manufacturing of e-vehicles and their associated components is expected to increase the share of manufacturing in India’s GDP to 25% by 2022.  Currently, charging infrastructure for e-mobility is an area of concern. Apart from efficiency, safety is also important in determining the ultimate viability of electric vehicles. E-mobility research tends to be complex due to the varied demands of the different kinds of electric vehicles. BASF is at the forefront of e-mobility solutions with its R&D in advanced battery materials, engineered plastics and pigments and coating solutions.