Hyundai to Source Locally Manufactured EV Battery Cells through Exide Partnership
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. has signed an agreement with Exide Energy Solutions Ltd., a subsidiary of Exide Industries, to procure locally manufactured lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cells for its electric vehicles. This marks a significant shift towards domestic sourcing of critical…
Recycled EV Battery Metals Could cut Imports up to 25% by 2030
Materials from end-of-life batteries and gigafactory scrap have the potential to build up to 2.4 million EVs locally in 2030, research by Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. But the EU and the UK will not be able to harness…
This Bengaluru Facility could be a Game-changer for India’s EV battery future
LICO Materials has inaugurated a state-of-the-art lithium-ion battery recycling facility in Bengaluru, marking a major step forward in India’s EV ecosystem. The plant has an annual in-feed capacity of 4 GWh, with plans to scale up to 10 GWh within…
Ather Energy launches Eight70 warranty
Ather Energy has launched the Eight70 Warranty, a long-term battery health assurance programme for its Ather 450 series and Rizta scooters. Developed in collaboration with Reliance General Insurance, the initiative addresses key concerns of electric vehicle (EV) buyers, particularly around…
China Plans to Make EV Batteries from Salt
Salt — not cobalt, nickel, or lithium — is what Chinese battery giant CATL intends to use to revolutionize electric car batteries. According to the company, this breakthrough could slash battery production costs by 70%. CATL has unveiled a new…
Mahindra Unveils Battery Details of XEV 9e and BE 6e Electric SUVs Ahead of Nov 26 Launch
Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra has revealed new details about its forthcoming electric SUVs, the XEV 9e and BE 6e, ahead of their official debut next week. The company has shared a teaser video featuring R Velusamy, President of Automotive…
BCA Introduces EV Battery Health Grading to the Remarketing Sector
In a first for the UK remarketing sector, BCA is introducing a new EV Battery Health Grading service, allowing BCA’s customers to buy electric vehicles with even greater confidence. BCA is reporting record levels of used EV sales in 2024…
LG Energy Solution to Supply Batteries to Ford’s Electric Vans in Europe
LG Energy Solution has signed supply agreements with Ford Motor company to power the electrified models of Ford commercial vans in Europe. Under the contracts, LG Energy Solution is forecasted to supply a total of 109 GWh of batteries to…
CollarEV is Leading the Way in India by Introducing the Electric Double Layer Super Capacitor Battery Technology Through PBS
In a groundbreaking development set to transform the electric vehicle (EV) industry, CollarEV Auto India, an electric two-wheeler & electric three-wheeler (E2W & E3W) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), has announced using Super capacitor battery packs made by PBS Korea. This…
MIL-OSI China: Nation’s EV, Battery Strides Boosting Global Transition
China’s strides in developing its electric vehicle and power battery industries are making significant contributions to global sustainable development and the fight against climate change, officials and business leaders said on Sunday. Wan Gang, president of the China Association for…
