EV batteries

As dark stores move closer to consumers to reduce turnaround times, the demand for frequent, efficient restocking has surged. This shift has brought the middle mile into focus as a space ripe for innovation, particularly through the integration of commercial electric vehicles (EVs).

The new EV manufacturing and battery assembly facility is located within the company’s 2.83 km2 fully integrated, highly automated manufacturing ecosystem to produce its Electric Origin SUVs.

Neuron Energy, an EV battery manufacturer in India, has partnered with a two-wheeler original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to establish a facility with a capacity to produce 3,000 battery packs monthly with a total energy output of 100 MWh. Over the next two years, the partnership aims to boost this capacity to 150 MWh through an investment of INR 150 crore.

Anti-dumping, countervailing duties on battery materials could have serious effects on the EV and energy storage markets, as the battery material and manufacturing markets in the U.S. are still in very early stages.

The future of battery recycling is promising spurred by continuous advancements in materials science, driving the development of more efficient and sustainable processes.

India should invest in resource-rich, friendly nations for sourcing of critical minerals such lithium, cobalt and nickel. The nation should minimise its reliance on imports, especially from countries with a potential trade risk in the future.

GFCL EV will utilize the funds to scale its battery material capacities as it looks to capitalize on large-scale global opportunities in the electric vehicle and energy storage system space.

Solid-state batteries are gaining attention as traditional Li-ion batteries pose unique challenges of limited range accompanied by slow charging speed. Solid-state batteries consist of a solid electrolyte, which is sensitive to moisture, mandating a highly controlled manufacturing environment.

Vision Mechatronics has partnered with JSW MG Motors India to repurpose retired MG ZS EV batteries for industrial use. The initial deployment of the battery is in a Pune-based facility. It uses six modules from MG ZS EV batteries and is paired with an industrial UPS to deliver 36 kW of power.

Honeywell is integrating ultrasound scanning-based comprehensive battery cell testing in its Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (MXP) software solution, enabling high-quality battery production by giga-factories. Also, it is launching new safety sensors that detect thermal runaway signs in EV batteries before a potential fire.