In Short : NITI Aayog unveiled three comprehensive reports on Enhancing Circular Economy for End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), Waste Tyres, and E-waste & Lithium-ion Batteries on 22 January 2026 in Jaipur at the International Material Recycling Conference organised by the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI). These reports offer strategic recommendations to strengthen recycling infrastructure, formalise […]
Industry Urges GST Rationalisation on Lithium-Ion Batteries to Accelerate India’s Energy Storage Manufacturing – EQ
In Short : A senior executive from Kushmanda Power has urged the government to reduce GST on lithium-ion batteries by 5 percent, stating that high taxation is slowing domestic manufacturing growth. The proposal highlights the need for tax parity, supportive regulations, and expanded incentives to strengthen India’s battery ecosystem, lower costs, reduce import dependence, and […]
Low-cost, sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries found – EQ Mag Pro
New York : Calcium ions could be used as a greener, more efficient, and less expensive energy storage alternative to lithium-ions in batteries because of its abundance and low cost, according to a study. The researchers from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the US noted that long-term use of lithium-ion batteries comes with issues such as […]
Overcoming the great disconnect in the battery storage supply chain – EQ Mag Pro
The rising demand for lithium-ion batteries far outstrips the available supply, even as investments into materials extraction and manufacturing ramp up like never before. But what does the situation really look like and when will it ease up? Andy Colthorpe investigates. It’s no secret there’s a tightness constricting the energy storage supply chain. A few […]
India producing 81% of lithium ion batteries for e-vehicles: Govt – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : India has been producing 81 per cent of Lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles in the country, Road Transports and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. Noting that the electric vehicle is a success story, he told the Rajya Sabha, in response to a question, that there has been a substantial […]
Loom Solar to foray into USD 2Bn Indian Lithium-Ion batteries space in CY 2022 – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : Continuing with its agenda to deliver innovative and breakthrough products in the renewable energy space, Loom Solar, an emerging SolarTech start-up under the Government of India’s Start-Up India initiative and one of the leading companies in the mono panel category, today announced its plans to foray into the USD 2Bn Indian Lithium-Ion […]
Omega Seiki joins hands with Exicom Tele-systems for lithium-ion batteries – EQ Mag Pro
New Delhi : Omega Seiki Mobility on Wednesday said it has entered into a partnership with Exicom Tele-systems for lithium-ion batteries for its electric cargo vehicles. Under the partnership, the company would receive Exicom”s recently launched 10.8 kW fixed batteries that give a range of 120 kms on full charge and added features of real […]
C4V bags contract from Omega Seiki Mobility to supply next-gen Lithium-Ion batteries – EQ Mag Pro
Mumbai: US-based technology provider C4V has secured a contract from EV maker Omega Seiki Mobility to supply next-gen Lithium-Ion batteries. As a part of the contract, C4V will coordinate to supply high-performance 1.16 Gigawatt hours of Li-ion batteries from its cell manufacturing joint ventures, a company release said on Wednesday. C4V is currently part of […]
Supercapacitors Have 1000 Times More Life Than Lithium-Ion Batteries – Dr Akshay Singhal, Founder, Log 9 Materials
Log 9 Materials, a Bangalore-based EV battery manufacturing company has applied its core competence in material science to develop pioneering solutions using ‘graphene’. Express Drives speaks to Dr. Akshay Singhal, the Founder of Log 9 Materials to know how supercapacitors can be a game-changer. Electric cars are the future, and there’s no denying that. Most […]
BASF, Porsche to Develop High-Performing Lithium-Ion Batteries
BASF will provide materials for high-performance battery cells for fast charging and high energy density. Cellforce Group will produce the high-performing batteries. Berlin : Germany’s BASF said on Wednesday it has been chosen as the exclusive partner to develop high-performing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles with Cellforce Group, a joint venture between Porsche and Customcells. […]