Better lithium-ion batteries on the cards
IIT Hyderabad scientists developed a set of new electrodes that promise to help produce lithium ion batteries with higher energy densities
Nigeria’s latest lithium find: some key questions answered
Environmental impact assessments have to be made before any mining can start, says an expert
Budget 2023-24: Customs duty waived for machinery required to manufacture lithium-ion cells for batteries
Battery Energy Storage Systems with a capacity of 4,000 MWH will be supported with Viability Gap Funding, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
New material may hold promise for more efficient lithium-ion batteries
Researchers from IIT Gandhinagar and Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology discovered a new anode material that could …
How a lithium deal between two companies in France & UK is an opportunity for India's EV sector
India, now a part of MSP, can push for a trilateral pact with these countries for a steady supply of lithium
World is rushing to Africa to mine critical minerals like lithium — how the continent should deal with the demand
Africa needs stronger resources governance: regulations, accountability and transparency
Run-up to World EV Day: India needs innovation in cell chemistry to leapfrog in the battery race
Indian government doesn’t have a national programme to fund research & development into latest battery technologies
Too early to celebrate lithium discovery in Jammu and Kashmir
The resource in Jammu is only inferred, which is the lowest in the conviction for the estimation of a mineral deposit
Shift to clean energy means race for minerals is accelerating
Swift growth in energy transitions necessitates increased mineral supply investments
New lithium battery can add 322 km to electric cars in 10 minutes
New method overcomes main obstacle to extreme fast charging, Lithium plating, which happens at high charge rates and significantly reduces …
Lithium titanate battery technology a boon to the energy storage market
The growth in energy storage technologies is one of the key core areas to promoting clean energy generation
Bolivian lithium: why you should not expect any ‘white gold rush’ in the wake of Morales overthrow
Demand for lithium depends on a several factors not under the Latin American country's control
India is ripe for the sodium-ion battery revolution; here is why
The diversification of battery technology is necessary for the rapidly growing Indian energy storage market; SIBs can lead to this diversification
Why electric is better
A comparative study between an internal combustion engine and an electric powertrain shows why electric vehicles are the future
Battery recycling rules need to be revamped to make process more efficient and economic
Battery Waste Rules, 2022, only ensure that retired batteries reach recyclers
As told to Parliament (February 8, 2023): No starvation death reported by states or UTs, Smriti Irani tells Rajya Sabha
All that was discussed in the House through the day
South America’s High Andes may pay for the world’s ‘green’ electric vehicle switch
Global rush to decarbonising cars is overlooking lithium mining techniques, which might dry out the region
India’s decision to allow private players to mine lithium, other critical minerals step towards self-reliance in clean energy
Six minerals have been removed from the country’s atomic minerals lists
‘Global China’ is a big part of Latin America’s renewable energy boom, but homegrown industries and ‘frugal innovation’ are key
With plentiful hydropower and sunshine, Latin America already meets a quarter of its energy demand with renewables – nearly twice the …
How incentives for small & medium battery component suppliers can bolster EV adoption
Enabling decentralised manufacturing-supplier ecosystem imperative for achieving ambitious EV targets
From Petro to Electro: How prepared is India to ride the energy transition wave?
An electro-economy is an inevitable reality. The quicker India prepares for this change, the bigger will be the economic spin off, along with low …
What causes lithium-ion battery fires? Why are they so intense? An expert explains
The onset and intensification of lithium-ion battery fires can be traced to multiple causes, including user behaviour, such as improper charging …
Smaller EVs are key to save critical minerals: Study
By making smaller electric vehicles that are powered by small batteries, Europe can curb consumption of critical metals by up to 49% by 2050
Raw materials, or sacred beings? Lithium extraction puts two worldviews into tension
Bolivia has yet to become a major player in the global lithium market, but this may change soon
Niti Aayog’s battery swapping policy provides direction, but lacks a constructive roadmap
But, in time, there can be further amendments. With the suggested level playing field and options for setting up an interoperable EV ecosystem …
