Government partners with CSE to develop EV battery production

A platform that will support the development of new electric vehicle (EV) batteries to meet Indian criteria has been developed in partnership between the Centre’s Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the environmental think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

A white paper outlining a development path for new battery technologies in India will be written. The CSE stated in a statement on Tuesday that this would be followed by the establishment of an expert-industry forum or platform to facilitate this process.

This cooperative project was recently launched with a round table discussion on regionally relevant EV batteries that are safe, long-lasting, and efficient within the limitations of a hot, humid tropical climate.

Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) is a programme developed by the Department of Heavy Industry as part of the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020 to encourage the production of electric and hybrid vehicle technology and to ensure its sustainable growth.

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