PLI Scheme for ACC Battery Storage – Challenges and Opportunities
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage was the highly anticipated policy that the industry
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The economics of owning an electric 2-Wheeler in India
The Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is thriving, but the biggest and most evident downside in the Two-wheeler space is that
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The future of EV Charging – possibilities and challenges
In this article, author Prabhat Khare discusses different kinds of set ups for EV charging, future possibilities and dynamics involved.
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Electric technologies and alternate fuels – all have a role to play in India’s mobility future: Vikram Gulati, Toyota Kirloskar
Team EVreporter had an interaction with Mr Vikram Gulati, Executive Vice President of Toyota Kirloskar Motor. The focus of this
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Automotive Industry Stakeholders and Impact due to EV Transformation – Chapter 2
The previous chapter in this series discussed the evolution of the automotive ecosystem, upcoming changes due to electrification, and the
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India’s Electric Vehicle Sales Trend | March 2022
Total Registered Electric Vehicle Sales – Mar ’22 – 77,137 | Feb ’22 – 54,552 E-2W and E-3W (Cargo &
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Why are electric 2W batteries catching fire? These industry practices need correction
After the recent fire incidents with Ola Electric, Okinawa and Pure EV electric 2Ws, everyone is wondering why are Lithium-ion
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Alternate Powertrain Options and their Status in India
To design India’s future transport ecosystem, the government is exploring and putting various alternative fuels on the roadmap. Preetesh Singh –
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Understanding CATL’s Battery Swapping Solution for Electric Cars
Most EV owners tend to buy a vehicle with a battery bigger than their routine needs to eliminate range anxiety.
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ALTIGREEN Plans to scale up production to 40,000 units a year
Founded in 2013, the Bangalore based company started series production of its vehicles in Jan 2021. Their turnover in FY22
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How model-based design can help accelerate BMS development
With the increase in software content in today’s electric vehicles, companies are turning toward virtual vehicles to test their software
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Transition to electric vehicles | Impact on the automotive ecosystem – Chapter 1
The transformation of automobiles from ICE to EV powertrains is going to have a long-lasting impact on the overall automotive
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Solid state batteries for green mobility – understanding challenges and recent developments
Introduction All-solid-state rechargeable lithium batteries (SSBs) have attracted much attention globally because of following key reasons: – SSBs replace organic
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India’s Electric Vehicle Sales Trend | February 2022
Total Registered Electric Vehicle Sales – Feb ’22 – 54,557 | Jan ’22 – 49,676 E-2W and E-3W (Cargo &
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Analysis of Electrodes of Lithium-ion Cells
In this article, Rahul Bollini lists the nuances of different cathode and anode chemistries of Lithium-ion cells. Cathodes LCO (Lithium
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Sodium-Ion batteries | An alternative to Li-ion batteries?
Properties like high energy density, efficient charge-discharge cycles, and established infrastructure make lithium-ion batteries the preferred choice for energy storage
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Battery swapping policy will infuse these new dynamics in electric mobility and allied segments
In this opinion piece, Samrath Kochar – Founder & CEO at Li-ion battery manufacturing company Trontek shares his take on
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Connected Vehicle Ecosystem | Why do EVs need connectivity and what does it entail?
The importance of connectivity for electric vehicles Connectivity is beneficial in all types of powertrains because it saves time, provides
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E- 2Wheeler Retrofitting | Scope and cost of conversion
India is the world’s largest market for two-wheelers, with roughly 360 million ICE 2-wheelers on-road. Millions of these vehicles continue
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Efficiency and cost-saving in battery pack level optimisation using Inverse Design approach
Battery plays a vital role in determining the price and performance of electric vehicles. EVs will be cost-competitive with ICE
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India’s Electric Vehicle Sales Trend | January 2022
Total Registered Electric Vehicle Sales – Jan ’22 – 49,676 | Dec ’21 – 50,874 E-2W and E-3W (Cargo &
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The allure of Solid-State Lithium Batteries
The quest for safer, higher energy density Lithium batteries continues, now spurred largely by the need for extended driving range
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Understanding Charge-Discharge Curves of Li-ion Cells
Charge curve of Lithium-ion cell | CC-CV method charging This charge curve of a Lithium-ion cell plots various parameters such
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Luxury electric cars available in the Indian market
Just a little over an year ago, Mercedes launched its First Luxury Electric Vehicle in India – The EQC SUV.
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Sona Comstar eyes both global and local electric vehicle markets
Gurgaon based automotive component manufacturer Sona Comstar is focussed on developing integrated EV powertrain solutions for both international and Indian
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India’s Electric Vehicle Sales Trend for 2021
In 2021, 3,29,190 electric vehicles were sold in India, representing a 168 per cent increase over last year’s sales of 1,22,607
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Looking into Rivian Patent Portfolio
Videos of Rivian’s electric truck surfaced around October 2018, showcasing the R1T model doing a ‘tank turn’ like a tracked
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Lithium market might go into deficit from 2022, says Benchmark Mineral Intelligence
The raw material prices for Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been on a constant rise for the last 6 months, resulting
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How LoadExx operates its EV fleet for B2B and B2C deliveries | Case Study
EVreporter recently published a report on ‘Business models adopted by EV Fleet Companies in India’. The report can be accessed
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BYD blade battery – What makes it ultra-safe and comparison with ternary batteries
BYD India has launched an all-electric MPV e6 for the Indian B2B segment with its 71.7 kWh Blade Battery that
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Lithium-ion battery safety – perils and promises
With the recent incidents of Chevrolet Bolt unattended fire and Hyundai’s recall of Kona EV, battery safety in electric vehicles
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Lithium-ion cells – A grade vs B grade
Classifying the Lithium-ion cells During the manufacturing of Lithium-ion cells, a very strict procedure is followed for grading them. Since
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NMCA – a new high-performance cathode for Lithium-ion batteries used in EVs
Batteries used for electric vehicles are required to meet the ever-increasing demand for longer ranges and faster charging. The emphasis
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EV Charging Infrastructure in India – current status, challenges and way forward
Cover image credit – Volttic EV Charging Solutions Current status of electric vehicle market in India The below chart shows
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Slow charging, fast charging and battery swapping – potential areas of improvement for the industry
In this opinion piece, Rahul Bollini shares his perspective on the opportunities and challenges with the three models of battery recharging available
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