Log9 Materials partners Gamma for simulation-driven battery cell and pack development
Log9 Materials will use Gamma Technologies’ system simulation software in developing the next-generation lithium-ion battery cells for electric vehicles.
Reliance begins trials of its swappable batteries for electric vehicles
Reliance Industries recently showcased its swappable LFP batteries for electric two-wheelers. The batteries can be charged through grid or solar power and used to run home appliances by pairing them with an inverter.
Birla Carbon acquires Belgian nanotube manufacturer to drive growth in lithium battery materials
Birla Carbon has acquired Belgium’s carbon nanotube manufacturer Nanocyl as it looks to establish a leadership position in materials critical to lithium-ion battery performance.
Loom Solar unveils energy storage system for homes and businesses
India’s Loom Solar has unveiled IoT-based all-in-one energy storage solutions for homes and businesses. The systems use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and are available in storage capacities of 5 kWh and 10 kWh.
Epsilon Group acquires LFP cathode technology centre in Germany
The purchase follows Epsilon’s recent $1.1 billion investment in the establishment of a 100,000-ton cathode battery materials manufacturing facility in Karnataka, India.
RecycleKaro invests INR 100 crore to set up nickel metal facility in Maharashtra
Maharashtra-based RecycleKaro will set up a plant to produce nickel metal from scrap lithium-ion batteries and nickel hydroxide. The plant is set for commissioning by December end and is expected to produce 1,200 tonnes of nickel metal annually.
OGO Energy launches residential battery storage solutions
India’s OGO Energy has launched battery energy storage systems with indigenously developed smart battery management system. These systems feature a modular design. Up to five battery modules of 5.12 kWh each can be combined to give a storage capacity of 25.6 kWh.
Servotech launches new unit for key EV charger components and lithium batteries
Servotech Power Systems has launched Techbec Green Energy to produce EV charger components and lithium-ion batteries. The new unit will have a 40,000 sq.ft. manufacturing facility in Haryana.
IIT Kanpur, UK’s H.E.L to collaborate on battery testing
UK-based H.E.L Group will provide IIT Kanpur with the latest battery testing technology under a collaboration agreement signed with IIT Kanpur.
Exide Energy secured $85.3 million of orders for lithium-ion battery packs, modules in fiscal 2022-23
Exide Energy (Nexcharge), which started commercial production last year, received a healthy order inflow for lithium-ion-based battery packs and modules during FY 2022-23.
