Page 2 - Battery Technology

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

Apple's latest update of MacOS 12.2 to fix battery drain issues

Before Thursday's updates, some users reported their MacBooks' batteries would drain while the computer was asleep, sometimes even reaching 0 per cent charge overnight

Can battery swapping power EVs for the long term in a cost-effective way?

Batteries can be charged away from swapping points, allowing more freedom in setting up swap facilities

RIL, M&M bid for incentives under govt's Rs 18k-cr battery scheme: Report

India last year finalised an incentive program for companies to invest in local manufacturing of batteries as it looks to establish a domestic supply chain for clean transport and build storage for RE

Reliance Industries arm acquires battery tech firm Faradion for GBP 100 mn

RIL will use Faradion's state-of-the-art technology at its proposed fully integrated energy storage giga-factory as part of the Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex project in Jamnagar