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Fire-safety norms for Li-ion battery could push up e-scooter prices by 10%

The government on September 1, through a notification, mandated additional safety requirements for lithium-ion batteries, to come into effect on October 1

ReNew Power raises $1 billion through ECB for battery-enabled project

Gurgaon-based ReNew Power has raised a $1-billion project loan through external commercial borrowings, tying up with 12 international banks for the finance.

India's battery storage potential to be 600 GWh by 2030: Niti report

India will have a battery storage potential of 600 gigawatt hour (GWh) by 2030, and demand for electric vehicles, stationary storage and consumer electronics will mainly drive adoption of battery storage, a Niti Aayog report said. The report further said a coherent regulatory framework incentivising all stakeholders to participate in the recycling process will help in the development of a battery recycling ecosystem in the country. "Based on our analysis, the total cumulative potential for battery storage in India will be 600 GWh by 2030 considering a base case scenario and with segments like EVs and consumer electronics projected to be major demand drivers for the adoption of battery storage in India," it said. According to the report, the current deployment of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in India is dominated by consumer electronics, which comprises smartphones, laptops, notebooks, tablets and is further expected to grow with the digitalisation of platforms and the integration

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Premium Ed. review: Right blend of nostalgia, tech

Despite many modes and lens filters that the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Premium Edition support, the photo quality is still not up to the mark

As auto industry races to go electric, battery makers eye compact designs

China dominates global EV battery production and companies like Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) are developing batteries to go farther on a single charge

BIS issues performance standards for EV batteries amid safety concerns

The standard "IS 17855: 2022" has been formulated for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems of electrically-propelled road vehicles and it has been harmonized with ISO 12405-4: 2018

Ola in talks with multiple global suppliers for $1-bn cell manufacturing

Ola Electric needs 40 Gwh of battery capacity to power 10 million electric scooters annually

IISc researchers devise strategy to make solid-state batteries last longer

Solid-state batteries are poised to replace the lithium-ion batteries found in almost every portable electronic device

Rare structural breach in scooter battery packs caused fire: Ather Energy

The EV maker said the scooter in question had been brought to the Nungambakkam facility for service after an accident

Tata Group making plans for battery firm in India, abroad: N Chandrasekaran

The group is making a transition towards sustainability across businesses which includes a clean mobility push at Tata Motors and its British luxury unit Jaguar Land Rover, N Chandrasekaran said

Eveready Industries shareholders approve appointment of Suvamoy Saha as MD

The resolution was approved with 99.16 per cent in favour, Eveready Industries India said in a regulatory filing

Log9 Materials joins Indeanta Ventures for rapid charging battery tech

The two partners have signed a memorandum of understanding for a long-term partnership, under which they will work together for the next 3 years to jointly deploy over 15,000 RapidEVs

What are advanced chemistry cells?

Advanced chemistry cell batteries may soon be manufactured in India, thanks to the government's PLI scheme. These cells account for 80% of the cost of lithium-ion batteries. Let's find out more.

TMS Ep159: LIC IPO, Twitter anonymity, M&A, advanced chemistry cells

Should you take a slice of the LIC IPO pie? Will Elon Musk end anonymity on Twitter? How can investors benefit from M&A activities in India? What are advanced chemistry cells? Find all answers here

Does draft battery-swapping policy address all concerns of the industry?

Amid e-scooters erupting in flames, the govt has come out with a draft on battery-swapping policy with a host of incentives. Will swapping address the safety concerns facing the electric two-wheelers?

Niti Aayog's draft EV battery policy leaves too many unanswered questions

The mode of financing vehicles without a battery has not been spelt out

As EVs catch fire, lithium ion batteries remain at the heart of the problem

If not managed properly, the lithium ion cells used in electric vehicles can become overheated and cause fires

MakerMax develops testing devices, algorithms to tackle battery fires

Canada-based startup MakerMax said it has developed testing devices and algorithms that can arrest battery fires and consequent loss of property and lives

What is battery swapping or battery-as-a-service?

Electric vehicles are increasingly marking their presence on the roads. And battery swapping as a service will drive its growth in the days to come. Let us find out what it is all about

Battery-swapping policy for EVs may impact the spread of charging stations

The battery swapping policy could slow the market for zero-emission vehicles