Public-private partnerships: The path to sustainable transportation in India
By bringing together the private sector’s expertise and the public sector’s policy support, public-private partnerships can support the development of new technologies and solutions to improve the performance, efficiency, and affordability of electric vehicles (EVs).
Annual EV sales in India surpassed 1.2 million in FY 2023
Uttar Pradesh led the yearly electric vehicle sales with a 15.15% share of the cumulative 1.2 million units sold in FY 2022-23. It was followed by Maharashtra (12.72%) and Karnataka (9.14%).
Lithium-iron phosphate prismatic battery cells with energy density of 138 Wh/kg
Chinese energy storage company Imren Battery has introduced its new EVE LF105 lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic battery cells, which can be used in a wide range of applications, including EVs, renewable energy storage, and other applications.
CATL launches 500 Wh/kg condensed matter battery
Chinese battery industry heavyweight CATL has unveiled a novel condensed matter battery technology with an energy density of up to 500 Wh/kg. The company said it can achieve mass production within this year.
Gentari signs 5,000 commercial EV supply pact with Tata Motors
Gentari, a Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) provider, has signed pacts with Tata Motors, MoEVing, and Gati to strengthen its fleet of electric cargo vehicles.
India can achieve energy independence by 2047 through clean technology: Study
Berkeley Lab study shows how deep cost reductions in clean technology and India’s renewable and lithium edge can enable a pathway for cost-effective energy independence by 2047.
Electric One enters Sri Lanka 2-wheeler market, to start EV assembly by December
India’s largest EV store chain, which has a pan-India retail network of 100+ outlets, has entered the Sri Lankan 2-wheeler market through a joint venture company with cricketer Arjuna Ranatunga. The company will also start EV assembly in India by the end of December and roll out its products using battery technology developed with partner iPower.
Hydrogen as a sustainable alternative fuel for transport
At Hydrogen India Summit 2023, Black & Veatch pinpointed business models that will hasten India’s shift to cleaner fuels like green hydrogen.
Adani to launch hydrogen-powered mining truck pilot
The hydrogen-powered truck for mining logistics and transportation will have the vehicle platform developed by Ashok Leyland and fuel cell technology from Canada’s Ballard Power Systems.
Mahindra to set up INR 10,000-crore EV plant in Pune
The carmaker will invest around INR 10,000 crore ($1.21 billion) over a period of 7-8 years to set up the manufacturing facility for its upcoming Born Electric Vehicles.
