Battery Makers

Chinese battery giant CATL would build US plant if Trump allows it

Trump wants to prevent Chinese auto imports but has said he remains open to Chinese automakers building vehicles in US

China's Nio plans to sell its first hybrid car model overseas only by 2026

Development of the extended range hybrid, under the Firefly brand, stems from suggestions by Nio's main investor, Abu Dhabi investment vehicle CYVN Holdings

JSW Group, Korea's POSCO announce deal to set up steel plant in India

Joint venture will collaborate in renewable energy, battery materials for electric vehicles

UK firm Low Carbon sells 6 GW battery storage portfolio to S4 Energy

Dutch grid operator TenneT, the largest in Europe, is looking at options for a private or partial sale, after a sale to the German government floundered

China's loss may be Indian companies' gain in electric vehicle race

Li-ion cells may become cheaper after punitive tariffs imposed by the US

Altilium and JLR to test EV batteries made using recycled materials

There is also regulatory pressure on automakers and battery makers to recycle

Govt introduces strict EC guidelines for violations of battery waste rules

Failure to meet the targets can result in financial penalties, usually called EC, promoting more sustainable waste management and encouraging eco-friendly product design

Reliance Power bags 500 MW battery energy storage contract through auction

Reliance Power on Monday announced that it has secured a battery storage contract of 500 MW through the e-reverse auction (eRA) conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The auction, held on September 11, 2024, is part of SECI's initiative to enhance energy storage capabilities across the country. The contract involves the installation of a total of 1,000 MW of standalone BESS units, awarded on a build-own-operate (BOO) model for "On Demand" usage under a tariff-based competitive bidding process. Reliance Power has secured 500 MW MWh of this capacity, marking a significant entry into the renewable energy and storage sector, a company spokesperson said. The competitive bidding saw Reliance Power submitting a tariff bid of Rs 3.81999 lakh/MW/month. This new tariff benchmark represents one of the lowest rates for BESS tenders at the 400 KV level in India to date. The delivery point for the project shall be 400 kV Fatehgarh(ATL) PS, Rajasthan. The scheduled commissio

Epsilon Advanced Materials plans Rs 9,000 cr anode facility in K'taka: MD

Battery materials manufacturer Epsilon Advanced Materials is planning to set up a Rs 9,000-crore anode plant in Karnataka with an annual production capacity of 90,000 tonne, a top official of the company said. The investment in the plant would be made in two phases. In the first phase, Rs 4,000 crore would be invested and the remaining Rs 5,000 crore would be pumped in in the second phase, Epsilon Group Managing Director Vikram Handa said. "So, we are looking to build a 30,000-tonne anode plant in India by Q4 2026, which will entail an investment of about Rs 4,000 crore. The plant will be scaled up to 90,000 tonne (capacity) by 2031. The total capex outlay is Rs 9,000 crore for our annual business in the next eight years," Handa explained. With increasing demand of electric vehicles in India, there is a need for Indian cell manufacturing companies to set up battery plants in the country. Epsilon products will act as a sustainable and reliable supplier of anode and cathode material t

South Korean lithium battery maker CEO arrested over deadly fire incident

Park Soon-kwan, the CEO of Aricell, which is majority owned by S-Connect, apologised after the fire

South Korea police blames quality failure for fatal fire at battery maker

The Labour Ministry and police had sought arrest warrants for several executives including the CEO for alleged safety violations and negligence, officials said at a news conference

Foxconn working to set up battery energy storage system unit in India

Taiwanese electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn is working on plans to set up a Battery Energy Storage System unit in India, its chairman Young Liu said here. With an eye on the electric vehicle segment, Foxconn has been expanding its battery manufacturing business, with the first plant already set up in Taiwan. Liu told PTI that Foxconn's information and communication technology segment has just started in India. "We are also waiting to put our 3+3 future industry in India. I have been talking to the minister for industries here about how can we collaborate on BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) in Tamil Nadu...," Liu said. As part of the "3+3 strategy", Foxconn has prioritised the three key industries -- electric vehicles, digital health, and robotics industries, each has a significant growth potential with current scale at USD 1.4 trillion and over 20 per cent compound annual growth rate. Foxconn's battery storage business is more focused on electric vehicles. Battery energ

Mercedes, BMW reveal names of EV battery makers amid fire fears in Korea

At a meeting Tuesday, the government said it planned to advise all EV makers to voluntarily disclose the names of battery suppliers

Epsilon Advanced Materials seeks US trade pact for EV battery compliance

The IRA offers various incentives to accelerate EV adoption in the automotive industry. If signed, the agreement could position India as a key hub for global battery material exports

Sun Mobility's battery swap solution to power Odysse's e-bike Vader SM

Odysse Electric on Monday said Sun Mobility's battery swap solution will power its e-commute bike Vader SM in key international markets under a strategic collaboration with the company. This collaboration marks an important step for Odysse Electric in expanding its global footprint and accelerating the adoption of electric mobility globally, the city-based EV maker said in a statement. Odysse Electric's portfolio comprises two e-motorcycle models and five e-scooter models with variants. "Our association with Sun Mobility will enable us to bring our flagship product, Vader SM, to new markets by leveraging its advanced battery infrastructure and network," Odysse Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd CEO Nemin Vora said. This partnership will leverage Sun's battery-swapping platform to enhance the accessibility and convenience of Vader SM for international markets, including Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model, the company said. These vehicles wi

Hindustan Zinc to explore avenues of zinc applications in batteries: Hebbar

Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Monday said it is committed to being future-ready and will explore new avenues of zinc applications in batteries. The company will explore avenues of zinc applications in batteries alongside its focus on volume enhancement, reduction in cost of production and creating value for stakeholders, Hindustan Zinc Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said in a statement. Hindustan Zinc Ltd in its efforts to support the ongoing global energy transition and thrust on emerging clean tech, will explore new avenues of zinc applications in batteries, the statement added. "With the world undergoing an energy transition, developing climate-friendly technologies will be highly mineral intensive, and the metals and mining sector will have a big role to play to support this transition. "At Hindustan Zinc, we are committed to being future-ready and augmenting the supply of critical minerals, for India and for the world," she said. According to Hindustan Zinc

Exide Industries' lithium-ion cell project phase-I to be completed by FY25

Exide embarked on the journey to set up the facility in 2021

S Korea's LGES in talks with Chinese firms to make low-cost EV batteries

LGES' potential partnerships come as the global EV industry is grappling with a sharp slowdown in demand, and underscore growing pressure non-Chinese battery firms

China's EV battery giants CATL, BYD eye stationary energy storage market

Tesla's Shanghai plant will be able to make 10,000 Megapacks a year with a combined 40 GWh of storage capacity

China struggles to make use of boom in energy storage, calls for even more

Some industry insiders and experts say pricing reforms and technology improvements are needed for a storage sector