Jind-Sonipat Hydrogen Train travelled 1200 kms; 3,000 litres of diesel exhaust replaced with water vapoursIndia's first hydrogen train began service between Jind and Sonipat. This indigenous train has traveled over 1200 kilometers, saving signif...
25 Jul, 2026, 10.58 PM IST
Beneath California's Salton Sea lies 3.4 million tons of lithium, potentially enough to build 375 million electric-vehicle batteriesCalifornia's Salton Sea holds immense lithium reserves, potentially ending foreign dependence for electric vehicle batteries. This discover...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
India must cut launch costs, boost local manufacturing to become world's third-largest space economy: DoT officialIndia is on a mission to become the world's third-largest space economy by the year 2033. This ambitious vision hinges on vital changes in ...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a cityA plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals t...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.18 PM IST
Bengaluru-based STEER World bags Rs 60 crore export order for lithium-ion battery separator project in ChinaBengaluru-based STEER World secured a significant export order valued at Rs 60 crore. This order is for a lithium-ion battery separator man...
21 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Volvo Cars sees stronger second half despite steep China decline, rising costsVolvo Cars anticipates improved profitability in the second half of the year. Rising raw material costs and a severe China slowdown are imp...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Atlantic Ocean discovery: Scientists uncover hidden source behind Lost City vents, offering clues to life beyond EarthScientists discovered superheated water deep beneath the seabed near Lost City. This water's chemical makeup matches the vents, indicating ...
17 Jul, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Amara Raja bets on standard Li-ion cells, commissions CQP ahead of gigafactory rolloutAmara Raja Energy & Mobility will initially produce standard lithium-ion cells for e-two-wheelers and energy storage, avoiding early depend...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Amara Raja to phase lithium-ion cell rollout with focus on standard battery cellsAmara Raja Energy & Mobility is entering lithium-ion cell manufacturing with a measured approach. The company will initially produce standa...
15 Jul, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
Anupam Rasayan signs USD 300 mn LOI with Spain's BasqueVolt for battery chemical supplyAnupam Rasayan India Ltd has signed a preliminary agreement with BasqueVolt SA. This non-binding letter of intent could generate USD 300 mi...
15 Jul, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Born at IIT, this battery tech targets a market China doesn't dominate—yetOffgrid Energy Labs, whose battery technology was developed through R&D in India, is betting on zinc-bromine batteries for long-duration en...
14 Jul, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
Can a simple drop tell if your battery is dead? Here’s what the bounce test suggestsWhat if a single drop could reveal whether an AA battery is dead? The viral battery bounce test has fascinated millions because it appears ...
13 Jul, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
India sweetens the deal for global electronics manufacturersIndia is enhancing its electronics manufacturing capabilities by extending customs duty relief. This policy aims to boost domestic producti...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Exide's Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant to generate revenue from Q3: CEOExide Industries expects its Bengaluru lithium-ion cell plant to generate revenue from the third quarter. The company has invested signific...
10 Jul, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
China awards two village boys, one studied by lamplight to power a third of world's EVs, the other cracked English in two months to give fighter jets x-ray visionTwo Chinese scientists received China's highest science award for their significant contributions. Chen Liquan developed the nation's first...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Government waives basic customs duty on key inputs for electronics manufacturingThe government has waived customs duty on key electronic components. This move aims to boost domestic manufacturing of smartphones and lapt...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Govt extends duty relief for electronics, lithium-ion battery manufacturing till 2029Customs duty concessions on electronics manufacturing parts are extended until March 2029. This move supports investments in battery cell m...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.07 AM IST