IIT-H Partners With Japanese Firm for Development of Li-ion Batteries Updated On Mon, Dec 2nd, 2019 by Saurenergy IIT-H has formed a collaboration with Japan-based ItsEV Inc, to develop Li-ion batteries for various applications including electric vehicles The Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IIT-H) has formed a collaboration with Japan-based ItsEV Inc, to develop lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion) for various applications including electric vehicles (EVs). A research group led by Surendra K. Martha, Associate […] Read more
Kerala Govt Inks Deal With Toshiba for Manufacturing Li-ion Batteries Updated On Sat, Nov 30th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Kerala Government has signed an EoI with Toshiba for the technology transfer and manufacturing of Li-ion batteries for EV The Kerala Government has signed an Expression of Interest with Toshiba for the technology transfer and manufacturing of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries for electric vehicles (EV). The agreement is an outcome of the Japan visit by […] Read more
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded for Work on Lithium-Ion Batteries Updated On Wed, Oct 9th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2019 has been awarded jointly to Akira Yoshino, John B. Goodenough and M. Stanley Whittingham for the development of lithium-ion batteries. Making the announcement in Stockholm, the Nobel Committee said that the winners have “created a rechargeable world’, underscoring the critical role their find has made in our lives […] Read more
Recycling Lithium-ion Batteries a $1,000 Mn Opportunity in India Updated On Wed, Sep 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The lithium-ion batteries market is expected to grow exponentially in the next five years in India, and a new analysis has predicted the recycling of such batteries could present a USD 1000 million opportunity by 2030 The lithium-ion batteries market is expected to grow exponentially in the next five years in India. Some of the […] Read more
Fast Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries which can Maintain their Capacity Updated On Wed, Apr 17th, 2019 by Saurenergy A team of researcher has developed a way to make lithium-ion batteries that can charge within minutes but still operate at a high capacity. A team of researcher from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the US, have developed a way to make lithium-ion battery that can charge within minutes but still operate at a high capacity, an advancement […] Read more
$59 Million Fund to Accelerate Research in Batteries and Electric Vehicles Updated On Mon, Apr 8th, 2019 by Saurenergy Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries electric drive systems, and energy efficient mobility systems amongst other areas of interest. The U.S. Department of Energy, Under Secretary of Energy, Mark W. Menezes has announced up to $59 million for new and […] Read more
Plunging Costs of Lithium-Ion Batteries on the Verge of Displacing Coal, Gas Updated On Fri, Mar 29th, 2019 by Saurenergy Two technologies that were immature and expensive only a few years ago but are now at the center of the unfolding low-carbon energy transition have seen spectacular gains in cost-competitiveness in the last year. The latest analysis by research company BloombergNEF shows that the benchmark levelised cost of electricity, or LCOE, for lithium-ion batteries has […] Read more
SolarEdge to Buy 75% Stake in Li-Ion Cells, Batteries Maker for $88 Mn Updated On Fri, Oct 12th, 2018 by Saurenergy As per the deal, the acquisition of approximately 75 percent outstanding equity shares of Kokam reflects an aggregate investment of approximately USD 88 million, including related transaction expenses. Israel-based SolarEdge Technologies has inked a definitive pact to acquire a major stake in Kokam, a provider of Lithium-ion cells, batteries and energy storage solutions. As […] Read more
IESA Welcomes GST Rate Cut on Li-Ion Batteries Updated On Thu, Jul 26th, 2018 by Saurenergy The GST Council’s move came after the recognition of the need to enhance the energy storage industry and its related segments. India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) has welcomed the GST council’s reduction of goods and services tax (GST) for Lithium-Ion Batteries from 28 percent to 18 percent. The GST Council’s move came after the recognition […] Read more
