Li-ion cells

The collaboration with Tata Technologies will enable Agratas to accelerate product development, including the design and integration of battery cells into modules and packs for global customers in the mobility and energy sectors.

India’s Ministry of Heavy Industries has invited global bids to set up a cumulative 10 GWh of giga-scale advanced chemistry cell (ACC) manufacturing facilities under production-linked incentives scheme. Bidding closes on April 22 and bids will be opened on April 23, 2024.

GODI India has signed a memorandum of understanding with the state government of Telangana to set up a 12.5 GWh lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing unit with an investment of INR 8,000 crore in Telangana.

Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a new lithium metal battery that can be charged and discharged at least 6,000 times — more than any other pouch battery cell — and can be recharged in a matter of minutes.

Reliance Industries and Adani Group, which have made big investments in creating an integrated renewable energy ecosystem in Gujarat, announced their further plans for the state at the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit.

Tata Group is about to start the construction of a 20 GWh lithium-ion battery plant in the Sanad city of Gujarat.

Bhavish Aggarwal, chief executive officer of Ola Electric, announced their lithium battery cell gigafactory in Tamil Nadu will become operational next month.

Average sales prices of Chinese power cells at the end of 2023 were half of what they were at the start of the year, according to TrendForce. Despite the drop, the research firm says prices should stabilize in the second half of 2024.

Hindalco will provide up to 2,000 tons of battery foil to C4V for lithium-ion cells, over a five-year period. 

Aether Industries has announced entry into the electrolyte additives and battery space after a substantial contract signed with an undisclosed lithium-ion battery producer.