Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), a joint venture of state-run miners, has inked India’s first overseas lithium exploration and mining deal involving five blocks in Argentina, setting off New Delhi’s overseas hunt for the critical mineral to loosen China’s stranglehold on a key element of energy transition. “The deal will help India strengthen lithium supplies, … Read more
The increasing adoption of electric vehicles, the rising number of smartphones, laptops, and other consumer electronics, and the growing need for eco-friendly energy storage solutions have been driving the Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery market in India. Estimated at $2.5 billion in 2023, it is expected to cross $5 billion in the next five years. The increasing … Read more
Reliance in recent years has announced big ambitions in the renewable space. In continuation of the same, it has now showcased it’s swappable and multipurpose battery storage technology for electric vehicles (EVs). As part of the plan, RIL has developed a removable lithium-ion battery that can power an electric scooter, electric three-wheeler and a light … Read more
‘Batteries are developed using agro-waste such as rice straw and cattle manure’ Indi Energy, a start-up working on battery technology, said its indigenously developed Sodium-ion batteries are the answer to curbing the cases of fire accidents involving electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. “We believe in a sustainable tomorrow and with this vision, we have … Read more