Govt Green Energy Mission Gets Fillip with BEL’s EV Charging Station Updated On Tue, Oct 11th, 2022 by Saurenergy In a bid to promote the Government of India’s green energy drive, Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), in collaboration with Maharatna PSU Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), has set up a fast Electric Vehicle (EV) charging station at the HPCL Retail Outlet at Amravati Enclave near Pinjore on the Chandigarh-Shimla Highway. The charging […] Read more
The Top 5 Lithium-ion Battery Mishaps And Lessons Therein Updated On Thu, Apr 21st, 2022 by Saurenergy Since its inception in the 1970s and first commercial launch by Sony in 1991, Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology has come a long way. Fast forward half a century. As of today, almost every new technology that requires external power support, from smartphones to electric cars to even the International Space Station, uses Li-ion battery technology. […] Read more
“Lead-acid Batteries are here to stay”, Ahila Krishnamoorthy, Daramic Updated On Fri, Dec 31st, 2021 by Saurenergy Despite the increasing build up around lithium-ion batteries, which are poised to become the next big thing in battery storage space, demand for lead-acid batteries continues to grow steadily, if not spectacularly. The 90 year old US firm Daramic is at the centre of this transition, with a big stake in the sector. With its […] Read more
PureEV Signs MoU with CSIR-CECRI, Indigenizing Lithium-Ion technology for EVs Updated On Thu, Dec 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy IIT Hyderabad incubated PURE EV has announced its partnership with CSIR – Central Electro Chemical Research Institute (CECRI). The firm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CSIR- CECRI for indigenous Lithium-Ion battery technology for electric vehicles. The company has been funded by Pharma industry veteran V C Nannapaneni. The collaboration will serve joint research […] Read more
Exide Forms Li-ion JV; Working on Solutions for Hybrids and EVs Updated On Thu, Sep 17th, 2020 by Saurenergy Lead-acid battery maker Exide Industries Ltd is focusing on innovations for emerging applications like hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs), the firm confirmed on said on September 15, 2020. A lithium-ion JV has been formed and is well placed with an assembly line having a capacity of 1.5 GWh, it said. “The company is developing advanced […] Read more
Researchers at IIT Madras Develop Feasible Alternatives to Li-ion Batteries Updated On Fri, Sep 11th, 2020 by Saurenergy A team of researchers at IIT Madras has made significant advances in developing alternatives to conventional Li-ion batteries for industrial usage. The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) has announced that a team of researchers has made significant advances in developing alternatives to conventional lithium-ion (Li-ion) and lead-acid batteries for industrial usage. Such advances are crucial as India is aiming to achieve 40 […] Read more
Exide and Leclanche JV to Begin Li-ion Battery Manufacturing Soon Updated On Tue, Aug 6th, 2019 by Saurenergy Exide Industries is planning to start manufacturing of Li-Ion batteries from its JV plant with Leclanche in Gujarat by end of this calendar year India’s largest storage battery maker Exide Industries is planning to start manufacturing of lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries from its joint venture plant in Gujarat by end of this calendar year, according to a […] Read more
IESA, IEEMA to Hold 2nd Masterclass on Advanced Energy Storage Manufacturing in India Updated On Mon, Jul 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The workshop will provide participants a complete overview on latest technology trends, market opportunities as well as insight on IP acquisition and setting up of manufacturing for advanced energy storage and EV charging infrastructure. After the overwhelming response to the first Masterclass program held in Mumbai, India Energy Solar Alliance (IESA) along with Indian Electrical […] Read more
ISRO Floats RFQ for Li-ion Cell Technology Transfer to Indian Industries Updated On Tue, Jun 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy The move will help in establishing the Li-ion cell production facilities in the country and this initiative is expected to enable Zero Emission Policy of India. Bangalore-headquartered Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for transferring the in-house developed Lithium-ion (Li-ion) cell technology to competent Indian Industries on non-exclusive basis. […] Read more