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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EV charging and power quality – QnA with Shwetank Jain
Shwetank Jain – Founder and CEO at P2 Power answers our questions on Power Quality, and how the issue of Power
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Frugal Smart EV chargers will power the first wave of ubiquitous charging networks
‘Range anxiety’ is often the first concern for any prospective EV buyer. The ability to seamlessly charge the vehicle in
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Increasing silicon in EV batteries: challenges and a potential solution
The race to develop and sell new electric vehicles (EVs) is driving huge investments in new battery materials; new cell
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Options to tie solar energy with electric vehicle charging
Dr Vinay S Kandagal shares multiple ways to source off-site solar energy for electric vehicle charging. Vinay works in area
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Patents and technology trends for EV Powertrain in India
This article was first published in EVreporter August 2021 magazine. Licensing and patenting are essential aspects of sharing and advancing
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Localisation of EV powertrain – Correct enforcement of FAME 2 compliance needed
This article was first published in EVreporter August 2021 magazine. Localisation of the Electric Vehicle supply chain has been a
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How parts other than the powertrain impact EV performance
This article was first published in EVreporter August 2021 magazine. The global automotive industry is undergoing a powertrain technology transformation
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Lithium-ion Battery Recycling in India – Achilles’ Heel or a Golden Opportunity?
Cover image credit – Redux Recycling In this guest article, Venkat Rajaraman, CEO – Cygni Energy discusses the need to
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Hydrogen and derived e-fuels – the vaccine we need for climate change
This article by Siddharth Mayur – CEO, H2E Power Systems discusses how India can potentially take a dominant position in
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3200 km round-trip in Nexon EV from Udaipur to Goa – A first hand account
I am Yogesh Dangi and this is my story about testing the limits of EV travel. I made this trip
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Understanding the Production Linked Incentive Scheme for ACC manufacturing and Recent Updates
In the Union Budget 2021-22, presented in February 2021, the Finance Minister of India announced an outlay of INR 1.97
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Battery chemistries driving the electric vehicles and the evolution of battery materials
Ganesh Venugopal observes how we came to the battery materials of today and how this space is poised to evolve
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Single Crystal Cathodes for Lithium Ion Batteries – an innovation for improved battery performance
This article by C.S. Ramanathan suggests the importers of Lithium-ion cells and batteries to procure that the cathodes made of single
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Solar-electric boats – benefits & requisites for faster adoption in India
Imagine a world where the electric power generated from green sources runs the entire transport system. Yet, while vehicles and
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FAQs about Retrofitment of electric 3Ws – answered by Avinash Reddy
Envirosmart is a Hyderabad based startup providing retrofitting kits and services to convert ICE based 3 Wheelers to electric. They
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Status of localization for small electric cars in India | Localisation needed to realise true benefits of e-mobility
In the lead up to 2030, we expect about 50 million cars to be on Indian roads. The automotive sector
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Opex based incentive structure needed to promote e-bus adoption and usage
Prasanna Purple is a private bus operator that has been running electric bus operations in Pune and Mumbai for almost
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Vehicle Scrapping or Recycling? Indian Perspective
In India on average, two billion new vehicles are added annually that spew noxious pollutants and heat-trapping gases throughout their
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How adopting digital technologies can transform e-rickshaw manufacturers
E-rickshaw industry in India is highly fragmented with the presence of more than 300 manufacturers, who jockey to sell their
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Setting up a Public EV Charging Station in India – Considerations and RoI estimate
Major components of charging infrastructure Considerations while planning an ev charging business Cost and RoI estimates Major components of EV
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How design and digital prototyping solutions help EV companies get to market faster
The advent of e-mobility has enabled a wave of start-ups to make their way into the automotive domain, which traditionally
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Can Team Solarium drive 1600 km on a single charge? A quick peek into the innovations by the student team
Team Solarium is a group of engineering students from Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering, Pune that designs and manufactures electric
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BIS to publish new Indian standards for EV Charging this year
EVreporter conducted the virtual ‘EV Charging Business Conclave 2021’ on the 4th and 5th of March 2021. The event saw
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A drive through India’s e-bus adoption and unlocking private sector participation
This article was first published as a part of March 2021 edition of EVreporter e-magazine. E-bus adoption in India is
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