Electric Car Battery

Amara Raja: Analysts keep Buy on strong LAB, margin gains and lithium push

For FY26, Amara Raja has planned ₹1,200 crore in capex, split into ₹800 crore for lithium and ₹400 crore for LAB.

China's Marshall plan is to go green with solar, EV battery investments

Since 2022, China's green-tech FDI has reached $227-$250 billion, roughly matching the post-WWII Marshall Plan that strengthened US-European alliances

Oben Rorr EZ Sigma launched at ₹1.27 lakh with smart features, fast charge

Oben Electric's new Rorr EZ Sigma electric motorcycle offers up to 175 km range, TFT screen, app support, LFP battery, and booking at Rs 2,999 for August 15 delivery

Epsilon to partner with firms seeking ex-China EV battery supply: MD

Battery materials manufacturer Epsilon Advanced Materials is prepared to enter into long-term strategic partnerships with the companies looking to source high-quality graphite anode and cathode materials outside China, a company official said. EV batteries are made of components like anode, cathode, electrolyte and separator. As of now China commands over 90 per cent of this graphite anode and cathode processing capacity which is used in electric vehicles. The recent curbs by China on the export of key battery-grade materials and technologies for both graphite anode and cathode (lithium iron phosphate-based) has intensified global concerns over supply chain vulnerabilities in the electric vehicle (EV) sector including in India. This development comes as India ramps up efforts to build a resilient, localised battery supply chain in the wake of China's tightening export restrictions on critical battery technologies. "Epsilon is ready to partner with cell manufacturers and Auto OEMs

VinFast partners BatX Energies for battery recycling, repurposing in India

Vietnam's electric vehicle maker VinFast on Friday said it has signed an agreement with BatX Energies for high voltage battery recycling and repurposing in India. BatX Energies is an Indian clean-tech company specialising in battery recycling, rare metal recovery and end-of-life battery repurposing. Under the agreement, BatX Energies will provide comprehensive high-voltage (HV) battery recycling, material recovery and repurposing services for VinFast India's factory, and after-sales operations, the company said in a statement. The process will ensure efficient recovery and reintegration of critical materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel into the battery production cycle. This approach supports resource circularity, reduces dependence on mining, and significantly lowers environmental impact, it added. "This partnership with BatX Energies is a meaningful step toward building a sustainable, circular battery ecosystem in India... By working with BatX, we aim to reduce resource .

China's EV battery waste boom sparks gold rush in recycling sector

Battery recycling of electric vehicles (EV) is essential for sustainability, cost-efficiency, and resource security

Hindalco forays into EV parts making, delivers 10,000 battery cases to M&M

Hindalco Industries on Friday unveiled its Rs 500-crore EV component manufacturing facility at Chakan, in Pune, designed to cater to the growing demand for lightweight, crash-resistant battery solutions. The facility, built with a capital investment of Rs 500 crore and spread across 5 acres within an industrial park, represents Hindalco's foray into EV component manufacturing, a company statement said. "Our Chakan facility represents a strategic shift in India's EV ecosystem from import dependence to high-performance, localised aluminium solutions," said Satish Pai, Managing Director, Hindalco Industries Ltd. The company also announced the delivery of 10,000 aluminium battery enclosures to M&M Ltd. "Mahindra has partnered with Hindalco in the creation of the EV journey. Their expertise in developing materials and strong engineering capabilities to offer new solutions have played a key role in developing efficient and sustainable battery enclosure solutions," said Rajesh Jejurikar,

India's push for electric scooters, tuk-tuks fuels battery swapping market

Now growth in sales of battery-powered two-and-three wheelers, favored by tuk-tuk operators, gig workers and for quick-commerce delivery fleets, is finally giving the sector some momentum

Indian delegation to visit Chile, seek stake in SQM's lithium projects

Government-backed Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), Coal India, Oil India, and ONGC Videsh are in talks with SQM for stakes of 20 per cent in its Mount Holland and Andover projects in Australia

500 kms on a 5 minute charge? BYD reveals new 1,000 kW battery system

Electric vehicle maker BYD promises gas-like refuelling speeds with latest EV charging platform, plans nationwide charging network in China

Epsilon plans to invest Rs 15,350 cr for EV battery facility in Karnataka

Epsilon Group on Wednesday announced its plan to invest Rs 15,350 crore in developing a manufacturing and research facility for EV battery testing and advanced materials in Karnataka. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Karnataka (GoK) has been signed to this effect at the Invest Karnataka Summit in Bengaluru, Epsilon said. This strategic investment, planned over the next 10 years, will bolster India's Electric Vehicle (EV) ecosystem, creating thousands of jobs, and strengthen India's position as a hub for advanced battery technology, it said. As part of the MoU, Epsilon Group, along with its subsidiaries Epsilon Advanced Materials and Epsilon CAM Pvt Ltd will manufacture sustainable and high-performance Graphite Anode and Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Cathode battery materials while Inspire Energy Research Center Pvt Ltd will focus on R&D, testing and training for EV battery materials and battery manufacturers. The plan includes an investment of Rs 9,000 ...

Obligations on battery producers to increase recyclers profitability: CPCB

Financial penalties for failing to meet extended producers' responsibility obligations encourage battery recyclers and increase their profitability, said an official on Saturday. Addressing India Battery Recycling and Reuse Summit 2025, in the run-up to Bharat Battery Show, Central Pollution Control Board Director V P Yadav said,"Considering all the challenges faced by recyclers, we have designed a system in which producers who fail to meet their obligations will face financial penalties." These penalties will ultimately benefit the recyclers, as they generate credits that are then transferred to producers in exchange for compensation, he explained. "We are also encouraging recyclers because we understand that without profitability, the recycling business will not thrive. Therefore, our efforts are driven by economic factors", Yadav said at the summit organised by industry body India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA). Bharat Battery Show is a part of Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 .

Over 100 global firms to showcase innovations at Bharat battery show in Jan

Over 100 global firms from countries like the US, Japan, China and India will showcase cutting-edge innovations at the Bharat Battery Show in January 2025. The second edition of the Bharat Battery Show (as part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025) is shaping up very well with the global participation of companies from various countries, a statement said. According to the statement, a Singaporean delegation will visit the global expo to explore Indian market opportunities. Bharat Mobility, led by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is a landmark event. It is set to bring together over 1,000 exhibitors and attract more than 5,00,000 visitors from over 50 countries, it added. Over 100 global companies from the US, Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, and India will showcase cutting-edge innovations at the Bharat Battery Show, the statement said. The India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA), a prominent industry partner for the mega event, will play a key role by hosting the Bharat Batt

Hyundai Motor joins hands with IITs on battery, electrification research

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) plans to invest around $7 million over five years, from 2025 to 2029, to jointly conduct battery and electrification-related research with the four IIT universities

Apple worked secretly for years with China's BYD on long-range EV battery

Apple doesn't own any of the technology used in BYD's current Blade batteries, the partnership shows just how far the iPhone maker went in its efforts to produce a car

JSW MG Motor, Vision Mechatronics join hands to redefine EV batteries

JSW MG Motor India on Friday announced a collaboration with Vision Mechatronics for repurposing used electric vehicle batteries with a homegrown battery management system for second-life usage in large-scale energy storage. The project with Vision Mechatronics, a technology company in the field of second-life batteries, will initially focus on a UPS backup solution and the first product has been deployed for an industrial facility in Pune to demonstrate the versatility and effectiveness of second-life EV batteries. Under the collaboration, JSW MG Motor India will provide EV batteries that are no longer roadworthy, to Vision Mechatronics which in turn will repurpose it into a second-life large-scale energy storage application. "With Vision Mechatronics we have done a 36 kilowatt UPS, which is going to be for industrial application...This one is using the cells of a battery which is not being used as such in the cars. It's perfect in terms of repurposing of the battery and so this als

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

Govt prioritising charging infra for e-mobility growth: HD Kumaraswamy

Kumaraswamy urged the industry to collaborate and put forth dedicated efforts to help India achieve its sustainability goals while staying on track for growth

Reliance Infra plans to manufacture electric cars, taps ex-BYD executive

It is also looking at the feasibility of building a battery plant starting with 10 gigawatt hours (GWh) of capacity and scaling up to 75 GWh over a decade, the person added

Reliance Industries wins bid for govt incentives to make EV batteries

The oil-to-telecom conglomerate beat six other competitors, which included units of battery maker Amara Raja Energy and Mobility and power producer JSW Energy