Orxa Energies & Nunam Technologies Partner to Repurpose Batteries

Orxa Energies & Nunam Technologies Partner to Repurpose Batteries

Electric vehicle firm Orxa Energies has joined hands with Nunam Technologies, a startup delving into the reuse of electric vehicle batteries. The partnership sets sights on circular value chain for Orxa’s batteries. The goal is particularly for its flagship electric motorcycle, Mantis.

Nunam Technologies will be responsible for extending the life of Mantis batteries, repurposing them into renewable energy storage systems.

The agreement will also pave the path for the development of a battery buyback mechanism for Orxa’s B2B customers and riders of Mantis.

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Nunam will work in partnership with the engineering team of Orxa Energies to recognize the possibilities for reuse while minimizing costs.

Darshan Virupaksha, Co-founder, Nunam Technologies, stated that the effort sets sights on contributing to clean energy needs in India, accelerating applications in off-grid energy storage, micro-grids, and solar-powered machines for agriculture and cottage industries.

India has announced various policy measures and mandates to hold players in the battery sector more accountable. For instance, there is a mandate under EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) guidelines for responsible battery management. Battery Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2023 (BWMR 2023) also lays down the mandatory waste battery collection, recycling or refurbishment targets for electric vehicles battery of three wheelers, including E-rickshaw, categories L5, L5-M, L5-N, E-cart. The BWMR 2023 makes collection of 100% waste battery and 100% refurbishment or recycling mandatory by end of the seven-year compliance cycle.

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