From lithium-ion to solid-state: Battery innovations that can revolutionize the future of EVsAs the world becomes aware of the merit of sustainable mobility, innovations in EV battery technology continue to increase at a commendable...
15 Jan, 2024, 05.04 PM IST
Solution to pollution: Are electric cars ‘green’?While demand for EVs is rising, India needs to ensure that this transition in transportation is truly green.
24 Dec, 2023, 11.02 AM IST
Govt permits import of pet coke as raw material for lithium-ion batteriesThe DGFT, however, said that the sulphur content in the NPC should be less than 0.8 per cent, which would be monitored by state pollution c...
02 Jun, 2023, 08.40 PM IST
China's Covid sneeze: Beijing is buying less from India and selling moreThe January-August 2022 trade data confirms this trend. China’s share in India’s exports has come down from 6.5% in January-August 2021 to ...
02 Oct, 2022, 09.56 AM IST
China already has an uncomfortable lead in securing rare earth minerals. India has to up its energy gameIndia should immediately secure supplies of rare earth minerals. Else, we will be groping in the dark as the world moves towards greener en...
23 Nov, 2021, 09.59 AM IST
Govt to come out with policy on advanced battery tech to power EVs, India eyes No 1 slot: Nitin GadkariPitching for an integrated approach for developing indigenous fuel cells in the field of electric vehicles, he said India today stands at t...
11 Feb, 2021, 03.22 PM IST
Indian Oil bets on hydrogen vehicle for self-reliant future mobilityIndian Oil, the nation’s largest refiner and fossil fuel retailer, wants to keep itself relevant to motorists in future should vehicles shi...
21 May, 2020, 09.52 PM IST
Dream or nightmare: Why India should postpone its electric vehicle plans for ten yearsEVs are the future. But the future will happen only when an inexpensive next-gen battery is in the market.
13 Jun, 2019, 02.50 PM IST
New way to create fast-charging lithium-ion batteries discoveredA lithium-ion battery charges and discharges as lithium ions move between two electrodes, called an anode and a cathode.
16 Apr, 2019, 08.55 PM IST
GST rate cuts: The complete list of what all becomes cheap and what notThe council has so far taken more than 190 items, including washing machines and leather goods, out of the highest tax rate.
22 Dec, 2018, 05.28 PM IST
- Battery inspired by human gut could power your phone
London, Oct 27 (IANS) Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have developed a prototype of a next-generation lithium-sulphur battery ...
27 Oct, 2016, 04.42 PM IST
Soon, a powerful, cheaper battery for electric carsA next-generation cheaper, lighter and more powerful rechargeable battery for electric vehicles is one step closer to reality.
14 Jan, 2015, 11.53 AM IST
Can batteries have a bigger place in our energy future?Imagine what will happen in 10 years if solar technologies and batteries improve this way and are used in tandem.
13 Dec, 2014, 04.37 PM IST
New electrolyte for cheaper, less toxic batteriesResearchers have developed an electrolyte that can be used to usher in a new generation of more efficient and inexpensive magnesium-sulphur...
01 Dec, 2014, 03.15 PM IST
Can batteries have a bigger place in our energy future?Imagine what will happen in 10 years if solar technologies and batteries improve this way and are used in tandem.
17 Oct, 2014, 05.34 AM IST
A cheap alternative to satellites is starting to take offIt takes chutzpah to tweet "rockets are tricky" shortly after one you have just launched has deliberately blown itself up.
01 Sep, 2014, 03.23 PM IST
New battery for safer gadgets developedScientists have designed a new lithium battery component that is far less likely to catch fire and promises effective performance, paving t...
15 May, 2014, 06.17 PM IST