Deeptech startup Sthyr Energy raises $1 million from Speciale Invest, Antares VenturesFounded by Gunjan Kapadia, Akhil Kongara and Muhammed Hamdan, researchers from IIT Madras, Sthyr is developing mechanically rechargeable Zi...
25 Jun, 2025, 12.25 PM IST
IIT-Madras team developing cheaper, safer alternative to Li-ion batteries"Zinc-air batteries can potentially play a role in the global transition toward sustainable energy due to their numerous advantages. Zinc, ...
25 Mar, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
IISc researchers innovate new way of making bleach using zinc-air batteriesThe innovation can help degrade industrial pollutants such as toxic dyes. The approach includes generating the chemical directly within the...
04 Mar, 2025, 07.24 PM IST
Hindustan Zinc and US-based AEsir Technologies join hands for developing Zinc batteriesHindustan Zinc Limited signed an MoU with AEsir Technologies Inc, a US company specialising in Zinc battery technologies. Hindustan Zinc wi...
21 Jun, 2024, 12.37 PM IST
Why Copper deserves a significant focus in discussions on mineral supply and supply-chain securityFor long, copper has been the most preferred metal for electrical conduction due to its unique features like strength, ductility, corrosion...
27 Dec, 2023, 10.49 PM IST
Electric vehicle batteries: Advancements, challenges, and the path to sustainabilityExplore the evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs) in the transportation sector, with a focus on groundbreaking battery technologies...
15 Dec, 2023, 05.06 PM IST
Metal-Air Batteries: A potential game-changer for India's electric vehicle revolution?The shortage of lithium-ion batteries in India has raised concerns among electric vehicle (EV) buyers. The country heavily relies on import...
25 Oct, 2023, 01.27 PM IST
Adani Green Energy, SBI and 7 other stocks cross 100-day SMAThe crossing of the 100-day SMA by Adani Green Energy, Amara Raja Batteries, Blue Star, The Ramco Cements, Nestle India, and Sapphire Foods...
21 Aug, 2023, 02.49 PM IST
Niti Aayog working on road map to push alternative tech for fuel cellsThe Aayog has begun deliberations on sodium ion batteries, aluminium air batteries and zinc air batteries, a senior government official tol...
20 Dec, 2022, 03.00 PM IST
IOC-Phinergy to begin metal-air battery field trials; in talks with auto companiesIndian Oil, which has picked up a minority stake in high-tech battery maker Phinergy earlier this month, is in talks with leading domestic ...
02 Mar, 2020, 02.15 PM IST
Battery storage, smartgrid, and energy efficiency companies raised $2.3 billion in 2019Lithium-ion based battery technology companies received the highest funding in 2019 with $1.4 billion. Other categories receiving funds inc...
12 Feb, 2020, 07.18 PM IST
IOC acquires stake in Israeli battery developer PhinergyIOC and Phinergy will form a joint venture in India to collaborate in developing aluminium-air battery system including research & developm...
04 Feb, 2020, 06.45 PM IST
Indian Oil picks up minority stake in Israel’s battery developer PhinergyThe JV aims to set up a factory in India to manufacture Al-Air batteries for Electric Vehicles and stationary applications and facilitate d...
04 Feb, 2020, 04.15 PM IST
IOC developing batteries from indigenous metalsIOC chairman Sanjiv Singh told ET that the metal-air batteries will produce energy by oxidising metals such as iron, zinc and aluminium.
14 Oct, 2019, 09.03 AM IST
Hindustan Zinc beefs up safety measures for underground mine workersHindustan Zinc has installed refuge chambers inside its underground mines in Rajasthan in a bid to provide safety to workers in case of any...
19 Jul, 2015, 12.01 PM IST
- Now, power your iPod while strolling
Now you can charge your iPod or BlackBerry just by waving your hand, or stretching your arm, and even by taking a walk.
29 Mar, 2009, 09.21 AM IST
- Indian student in Australia wins Young Designer award
An Indian youth, studying in Australia, has won the prestigious 'Wheels Australian Young Designer of the Year 2007' award instituted by lea...
21 Nov, 2007, 03.30 PM IST