E-Mobility+ Oct-Nov Issue 2022

Tata Motors Partners with IndusInd Bank to Offer Exclusive Electric Vehicle Dealer Financing

Under this scheme, IndusInd Bank will provide additional inventory funding with attractive pricing to authorized passenger EV dealers of Tata Motors This additional inventory funding would be over and above the ICE finance limit of the dealers Repayment tenure will range

from 60 to 75 days Furthermore, IndusInd Bank will also offer additional limits to cater to high-demand phases, which will be available to dealers 2 times a year

Switch Mobility Partners With JSW To Introduce Electric Buses For Employee Transportation

This is the first significant and largest electric bus order in the country for employee transportation, with 71 buses being delivered to JSW Steel, for their Vijayanagar plant Switch Mobility will own and oversee entire operations including setting up of charging infrastructure

and requisite maintenance efficacy, over a 12-year contract period

Three Wheels United Teams Up With Zyngo To Speed Up EV Adoption For Last-Mile Delivery In India

Three Wheels United and Zyngo will partner to provide loans to Zyngo’s partner drivers to make the switch from their conventional cargo autos to electric cargo vehicles TWU, with Zyngo will be deploying over 2500 electric-3wheelers in Delhi NCR, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad by 2023-end

FINANCE AND INVESTMENT>

Motovolt Mobility Raises Rs 16 Crore EV Funding In A Pre-Series A Round

Motovolt Mobility raises Rs 16 Crore in a preseries A round from investors like Vikas Bagaria (founder of Pee Safe), Ankur Agarwal of Crystal Crop, PPAP Automotive, and Vikrampati Singhania of JK Family, and Wami Capital –Dubai’s single family office, and other family

offices The company stated that the funds will be used primarily for new product introductions marketing initiatives and expanding its reach through more Indian retail outlets

Chargeup Raises $7 Million In Pre-Series A1 Funding Round

Chargeup, a finance-network platform for the electric vehicle sector, raised $7 million in a PreSeries A1 round, led by Capital-A, as well as Anicut Capital. Ekta Kapoor Sachin Mehra and Sunil Kalra are among the key investors Chargeup has received funding that will allow it

it to expand its services in 20 cities and provide power for 50,000+ drivers. Chargeup will also increase its FineTech Platform, and tech stack in order to guarantee 100% uptime

Quiklyz Signs MOUs With Five Last Mile Mobility Players To Deliver 1000 Electric 3-Wheelers

Quiklyz, the vehicle leasing and subscription business of Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services Limited (Mahindra Finance/ MMFSL), has signed MOUs with prominent Last Mile Mobility players for leasing over 1000 electric 3-wheelers (3W) Quiklyz plans to deliver these leased vehicles over the next six months, spread across India deliveries, opening up newer opportunities in EV leasing The three-wheeler electric vehicles will be used primarily for delivery and logistics purposes

Tata Motors Partners With Graphic Era Hill University To Provide An M.Tech Degree In EV Technology To Its Employees

Tata Motors announced a partnership with Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU) in Bhimtal Uttarakhand to provide an M.Tech degree in EV technology to its employees working at the Pantnagar Plant In line with its objective of cultivating an engaged and skilled workforce, this company-sponsored program aims at enhancing employees’ technical skills, thereby bridging skill gaps that prevail in the automotive industry and creating a future-ready organization

Hero Electric Enters Into Partnership With NIDEC Japan

The partnership will see NIDEC’s electric motors deployed on Hero Electric’s range of city-speed electric bikes Hero Electric expects to roll out the product in February 2023. Hero Electric stated that it entered into a partnership over two years ago with NIDEC Japan and began co-developing electric-bike motors for all its products The preferred partner relationship will resolve critical supply chain issues in the EV industry

Innovative Battery Tech Startup Clean Electric Raises $2 2mn Led By Kalaari Capital

Clean Electric, an innovative energy storage solutions start-up, has raised $2 2M in a seed round led by Kalaari Capital, an earlystage venture capital firm based in Bengaluru Clean Electric’s proprietary battery technology seeks to address pressing safety & performance issues for EVs like battery fires, long charging times, and frequent battery replacement With the funding received Clean Electric plans to set up a manufacturing facility in Pune to produce 5,000 battery packs per month

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Inaugurated At Chennai Airport

In a first of its kind in the Country, the Airports Authority of India, Chennai Airport, and Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Tamil Nadu State Office have set up an Electric Vehicle Charging Station on the Air Side of Chennai Airport Currently, a DC charger (15 kW GB-T – BEVC – 0001) and

one Ac Type 2 (7 5 kW) are provided on the Air Side While these chargers provided at present are meant to meet the current demand, there will be a further increase in the number of charging points and modification of charger capacity (CCS 2 up to 120 kW) in line with the demand

Indian Air Force Inducts 12 Tata Nexon EVs

Railways have announced a policy that will see them replace all of their vehicles that use diesel, biofuels, or natural gas by December 2025 The policy would create a large charging infrastructure at major railway stations, office buildings, as well as parking lots To match the global standard, India must have 46,000 EV charging stations in place by 2030 According to railways, the targets for installing EV charging stations and phasing out 20% of its fleet are December 2023, 60% by 2024, and 100% by 2025

RevFin Launches ‘RevFinBharatYatra Campaign’; Plans To Set Footprints In 50 Cities

By March 2023, Revfin aims to reach out to new states and have footprints in 50 cities with 1000 dealers and add new 10000 customers. It will team up with its preferred OEM partners and dealers like Yatri, Mayuri, Saarthi, Citylife, SAR, Kinetic, Baxy, and Goenka to expedite the adoption of EVs and create a robust infrastructure for clean mobility in the country and will continue to forge new partnerships with OEMs and dealers across different vehicle types It also targets initiating 5 new partnerships in different forms of mobility like 2W, 3W, and 4W, with e-commerce and other last-mile connectivity operators

Indian Air Force Inducts 12 Tata Nexon EVs

In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, and support the Government of India’s green mobility initiative, the IAF, Indian Air Force inducted 12 Tata Nexon EVs. The first batch will be deployed to the Delhi NCR region, where they will perform performance monitoring and analysis

Taking Freight Trucks Electric Would Have Big Economic And Environmental Benefits For India –Report

While the country has promoted policies to transition to electric vehicles for public transportation buses and cars, batteries that can power such large trucks have been too heavy and expensive to make their electrification possible A new study from the Department of

Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and UCLA shows that advances in battery technology and dramatically decreased battery costs in recent years have changed that The transition would also help India reduce its reliance on imported oil, improve air quality, and meet the goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070

Consumer Predicament Lies With Overall EV quality, Rather Than India’s Nascent EV Charging Infrastructure, Or EV Range – Report

As per a new study by CyberMedia Research (CMR), India’s trusted technology research and consulting firm Indian consumers are not shying away from EVs owing to ‘EV range anxiety’ or ‘upfront costs, or ‘limited EV charging infrastructure In fact, an

overwhelming 50% of Indian consumers are open to buying EVs, but with a caveat 54% of consumers are concerned about ‘EV quality’ This trend is more pronounced in the case of tech-aware, digital natives in the age group of 30-44 years

The Overall EV Sales In October 2022 Increased Month-On-Month By 28.1% To Reach 1,19,889 Units – Report

The overall EV sales in October 2022 increased m-o-m by 28 1% to reach 1,19,889 units In addition, there was a y-o-y leap of more than 200% EV registrations in October 2022 were driven by electric two-wheelers and passenger-type electric threewheelers, which together accounted for 93 16% of total registrations in the month The shares of these categories were followed by E-Cars (4 16%), cargo-type electric three-wheelers (2.47%), and so on.

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India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) released its 3rd annual edition of the “2022 India Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure & Battery Swapping Market Overview Report” The research report routes three different market projection scenarios for the ensuing decade i e , worst case, business as usual (BAU) & national EV scenario According to the report’s BAU scenario, the Indian EV charger market would expand at a CAGR of 46 5% between 2022 and 2030 and is predicted to reach annual sales of 0 9 million units by the year (2030), with almost 85% of those projected to be type-2 AC chargers.

EV Charger Market Set To Boom At CAGR Of 46.5% Between 2022 And 2030 – Report

NEW LAUNCHES>

Revamp Moto’s New ‘Revamp Buddy 25’

Recently, Revamp Moto, a Nashik-based EV Start-up launched its newest E-2W model ‘Buddy 25’. The starting price would be Rs.66 999. The product will be manufactured in their Thane factory

TATA Tigor EV Sedan Launched With Extended Range

Tata Tigor EV Sedan with an extended range of 315 km launched The updated Tigor EV will come with new features that were so far available only on the Nexon EV Max and the Nexon EV prime The biggest addition is the multi-mode regen function with automatic brake lamp activation, which switches on the brake lights when regeneration is active

TVS Motor-Backed Ultraviolette Launches New Electric Motorcycle At Rs 3 9L

Starting at Rs 3 8 lakh, the bikes come in three forms named Airstrike, Shadow, and Laser with the primary difference being the colors The F77 bikes are offered in two variants the F77, which has a range of 206 kilometers, and the F77 Recon with a range of 307 kilometers

Matter Unveils India’s First Geared Electric TwoWheeler

Ahmedabad-based Matter unveiled India’s first geared electric twowheeler While the name of the electric motorcycle is still unknown, it has many unique attributes that will attract attention. The company has confirmed that reservations for the electric motorcycle will open in the first quarter, of 2023 At the same time, prices and a name will be announced

Mumbai-Based

Electric Unveils Microcar EaS-E

Mumbai-based EV Start-up, PMV Electric launches their flagship microcar EaS-E The new microcar launches under the new category of Personal Mobility Vehicle (PMV) The delivery will be starting in mid-2023

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Policy Debrief

Delhi Government Will Add 50 Low-Floor E-Buses to its Current Fleet

Delhi's Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot stated that 50 low-floor, electric buses will be added to the fleet to reduce pollution Kailash Gahlot from Delhi Transport Minister stated that 50 of the new buses would operate on nine routes within Delhi and cover almost 3 lakh km each month The Minister stated that the Delhi Transport Corporation’s (DTC) electric fleet will now include 50 new low-floor buses to take 300 buses.

The Transport Department provided details on the routes these buses will take for commuters.

The first route will be 165 routes, Shahbad dairy will be the starting point, and Anand Vihar Inter-State Bus Terminus will be the destination The second route will be route number 879 The bus will pick up commuters from Shahbad dairy and drop them off at Janakpuri D-Block The third route will be 901, the pickup point will be Mangolpuri and the drop location will be at Kamla Market The fourth route is 957 The starting point for e-buses on this route will be Rohini Sector 22 terminal, and the destination is Shivaji Stadium. The Department also stated that the fifth route is 971. It runs from Rohini Sector 1 Avantika, to Anand Vihar ISBT The department has finalized the sixth route for these buses, 990A, which runs from Rohini Sector 25(Deep Vihar) to Shivaji Stadium It stated that the seventh route is 990 Extension The e-buses will operate service from Rohini Sector 23 to Shivaji Stadium The eighth route is Mudrika Seva, Wazirpur Depot is the starting point for the e-buses plying this route

On the recent National Energy Conservation Day, the Hon’ble President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu launched the ‘EV Yatra’ web portal and its mobile phone application for encouraging the adoption of EMobility in the country The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in its capacity as the Central Nodal Agency has developed a Mobile Application to facilitate navigation to the nearest public EV charging Station, and a website to disseminate information on various central and state-level initiatives to promote e-mobility in the country All Public Charge Point Operators (private/ public entities) can register online and provide the required detailed information as per the online format available at the web portal

In a recent event, Mr Suresh Kumar, Power secretary of West Bengal said that the government intends to install 1000 EV charging stations in the next 2 years in order to promote greater adoption of eco-friendly automobiles One charging station will be set up for every 25 km on four-lane highways, and one station for every three kilometers in urban areas

President Draupadi Murugu Launches 'EV Yatra’ Mobile Application And Web Portal To Encourage E–Mobility Adoption In India

West Bengal To Install 1000 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Within The Next Two Years

Policy Insight

Government s Electric Vehicle Policy 2022

Haryana

Haryana government informs about electric vehicle (EV), policy 2022 There are 12 schemes in the policy, which include electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary, of the Industries and Commerce Department stated that the policy will encourage research and innovation in electric vehicles (EVs). This policy includes provisions to improve infrastructure and lower the initial price of electric cars According to an official statement, hybrid EV purchasers will also be eligible

The 12 schemes under the policy encourage electric vehicle adoption through purchase incentives for buyers, charging and battery swapping station schemes, net SGST reimbursement schemes, capital subsidy schemes, employment generation subsidy schemes, electricity duty exemption schemes, stamp duty reimbursement schemes, patent fee reimbursement scheme, R&D incentives, Human capacity building excellence center, seed and conversion fund scheme, water treatment incentive scheme

Policy Incentives For EV OEM And EVSE

This policy provides incentives for EV OEMs through incentives on fixed capital investment (FCI), net SGST, Stamp Duty, and Employment Generation For a period of 20 years, there is a 100% reimbursement of stamp duties and an exemption from electricity duty For a period of 10 years, the SGST reimbursement shall not exceed 50% of the net SGST. Businesses that set up a battery recycling unit can get 15% off fixed capital investment (FCI), up to Rs 1Cr

Capital subsidies will incentivize OEMs that manufacture electric vehicles, components for them, and infrastructure Mega-industry will be eligible for a capital subsidy of 20% FCI or Rs 20 Cro, whichever is less Subsidy for the large industries up to Rs 10Cr will be granted for the medium industries at 20% FCI, Rs 50 Lakh at 20% FCI, and Rs 40 Lakh for small industries at 20% FCI For microindustry, 25% FCI is upto R 15 Lakh

Policy Incentives For EV Buyers

The policy provides an early bird direct benefit transfer (DBT), up to Rs 10 million, for the purchase of electric vehicles within the state Buyers may also qualify for a reduction in registration fees and a discount on motor vehicle taxes. Purchase of an electric two-wheeler or three-wheeler will get a 100% discount on motor vehicle taxes

Policy Incentives For R&D Centres

This policy promotes research and development in the field of EVs It will grant 50% of the project costs up to Rs 1 Cro for the development of new electric charging technology, and up to Rs 5 Cr for developing new EV technology A one-time subsidy of Rs.15 Lakh shall be granted to the 1st 20 colleges/ITIs/Polytechnics to help with infrastructure for the R&D of EV

Maharashtra Gov Allows Electric Vehicle Owners And Operators To Install Charging Stations Within Their Housing Society

The Maharashtra government issues a notice allowing individual owners to install charging points inside their buildings

The notification stated that anyone who would like to install an E-bike charging station is allowed to do so long as the activity is not licensed A NOC must be issued by RWA or the housing society to any EV owner wishing to install a charging system within their property This is provided the charger's installation is in compliance with the Safety Advisory For EV Charging Stations Maharashtra, issued to the Government of Maharashtra by the Chief Electrical Inspector

It stipulated that the housing association (or residents' welfare organization) should issue a no-objection certificate to the vehicle owner within seven working days of the date the application was made for an EV charger

Goa Energy Development Agency(GEDA) is seeking bidders for 40 electric vehicle cha commissioning, operating, and maintenance in the City.

FAME II grants EV charging station commissioning on a design-build, finance, and transf project has a cost of Rs 32 million

The last day to submit bids will be 29 December 2022 In order to register and proce interested bidders need to pay Rs 18,000 along with an earnest money deposit of Rs 640,00

The bidders will be allowed to charge Rs 8/kWh per consumer A bidder may only bid for 8 lo

The EV charger stations must be fully operational within 5 years There will be a Rs 15,00 week for any delay in work execution A maximum of Rs 150,000 is possible

Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), invites public bids to install, maintain, and charge electric vehicle charging stations.

PMC has identified 92 locations that can be used for EV charging stations These include hospitals, parks, auditoriums, and PMC-owned parking lots

The deadline for submitting bids is 13 December 2022 All charging stations are to be built under the public/private partnership (PPP) model

The tender fee of Rs 20,000 is payable and bidders will need to provide an earnest money deposit equal to Rs 500 000. Bidders are required to submit a performance assurance of Rs 2.5 million.

The bidding process must be completed within 14 days of the signing of the agreement Commissioning them must take place within six months Delay in the execution of the work will result in a Rs 5,000 daily penalty

Goa Energy Development Agency Calls for Bids to Establish 40 EV Charging Stations All Over The City

Pune Municipal Corporation invites bids for the establishment of EV charging stations throughout the city

Haryana Government’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2022

Haryana government informs about electric vehicle (EV), policy 2022 There are 12 schemes in the policy, which include electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Anand Mohan Sharan, Additional Chief Secretary, of the Industries and Commerce Department stated that the policy will encourage research and innovation in electric vehicles (EVs) This policy includes provisions to improve infrastructure and lower the initial price of electric cars According to an official statement, hybrid EV purchasers will also be eligible

The 12 schemes under the policy encourage electric vehicle adoption through purchase incentives for buyers, charging and battery swapping station schemes, net SGST reimbursement schemes, capital subsidy schemes employment generation subsidy schemes electricity duty exemption schemes stamp duty reimbursement schemes, patent fee reimbursement scheme, R&D incentives, Human capacity building excellence center, seed and conversion fund scheme, water treatment incentive scheme

Ministry of Power Issues An Amendment in Charging Infrastructure Policy For EVs – 'The Revised Consolidated Guidelines & Standards’

The Ministry of Power published an amendment to the revised consolidated Guidelines & Standards dated for Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles, issued by the Ministry on 14.01.2022.

It was decided to add the following to these guidelines:

The heading 3. Public Charging Infrastructure PCI (PCI) Requirements" para 3.1 (xi), was added as: “xi The public charging stations shall include the feature of the prepaid collection with the rate of the day and the solar discount ”

The heading "8 Para 8 3 - Service charges at the PCS: 8 3 A Central Electricity Authority Committee will periodically recommend to State Governments the ceiling limit on service charges This is in line with paragraph 8 2 above This Committee shall also recommend the "time of day rate" for service fees and the discount to charge for charging during daylight hours

Uttar Pradesh Government Launches Electric Vehicle

Policy 2022

The Yogi Adityanath government announced a three-pronged strategy for new electric vehicle manufacturing The policy’s main goal is to not just create an eco-friendly transportation system, but also make Uttar Pradesh a global center for the production of electric vehicles, batteries, and related equipment This policy is also designed to help the state realize its aspiration to become a trillion-dollar economy through the exploitation of its potential and opportunities in the EV sector

The policy offers three-pronged incentives that include benefits for consumers who purchase EVs and manufacturers of EVs, EV batteries, and related components, as well as service providers who develop charging/swapping infrastructures

According to an official spokesperson, the policy offers attractive subsidies to buyers to help open up the state’s electric vehicle market The policy provides a 100% exemption from road tax and registration fees for all-electric vehicles registered and purchased in Uttar Pradesh during its initial three-year period If the vehicle was purchased, registered, and manufactured in Uttar Pradesh, the same exemption will be applicable in the fourth- and fifth years

The policy also provides a Purchase Subsidy scheme with a maximum budget outlay of Rs 500 crore This w be notified for a 1-year period on all segments of EVs. The policy provides a 15% subsidy on the factory cost purchasing electric two-wheelers of up to Rs 5,000 per vehicle and is valid for the first 2 lakh purchases onl Rs 12,000 per electric three-wheeler and subject to first 50,000 purchases Rs 1 lakh for electric four-wheele and subject to first 25,000 electric vehicle purchases only Rs 20 lakh for electric buses and valid for first 40 purchases 10% subsidy on purchase of e-goods carriers of Rs 1 lakh for first 1000 such purchases

New policy: Capital subsidy at the rate of 3% for investment, of a maximum of Rs 1,000 crore per project maximum of two Ultra Mega battery projects can be set up in the state Each of these projects must invest R 1,500 crore to establish battery manufacturing plants with a minimum capacity of 1GWh

Dinesh Arjun

Co-Founder and

Raptee Energy Inc

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

If one has to bring electrification to the masses, 2Wheelers need to lead the way

Raptee is the only motorcycle brand that can use the existing charging infrastructure that’s already in place for electric cars

We aim to keep innovating HV tech to make it more robust and pioneer the transition to electric in the world’s largest two wheeler market and lead the electric revolution in India

When we started back in 2018, there we already 2 large EV OEMs who had been producing and selling electric 2 wheelers in India for over 2 years each In addition to them, there were a lot more smaller players with quite a good number of SKUs in the market However, the penetration of e-2Ws in the overall Indian 2W market was less than 1% We wanted to understand why the switch wasn’t happening This is what made us start Raptee In India, 2W sales is 7X 4W sales If one has to bring electrification to the masses, 2Wheelers need to lead the way Everyone is definitely thinking of the switch but there just isn’t a convincing product for people to switch to electric At least not one that makes sense, not yet

if not faster than their gas powered counterparts Second, our subsystems are able to last much longer owing to the better thermals of a High Voltage system We’re looking at a battery that can last the lifetime of the vehicle Finally, Charging infrastructure All the e2Ws today use proprietary chargers which may not be available everywhere. However, there’s already a charging standard that has become a de facto standard in India, CCS There are thousands of CCS chargers in operation today across India The prerequisite to using CCS is that the vehicle should be over 200VDC which makes Raptee the only motorcycle brand that can use the existing charging infrastructure that’s already in place for electric cars

quantity and will have our focus on ensuring our early adopters a smooth transition to electric We plan on starting with limited geographies starting with Chennai and Bangalore in the first quarter of launch and Cochin and Coimbatore in the later part of the year We already have bookings from customers from South India who have been extremely patient with us and they will be given priority in the initial months

All the electric 2 wheelers in the Indian market operate on a low voltage architecture that is borrowed from the southeast Asian e2W industry where the customer’s requirements are significantly different from that of ours These vehicles were never meant for high speed commute (>35kmph) nor were they expected to last more than a couple of years. On this side of the world, even your 100cc motorcycles can reach speeds upwards of 100kmph and, more importantly, these vehicles have an average lifespan of 12 years! The low voltage drivetrain’s inherent flaws make it unsuitable for India’s EV story Electric cars went through a similar journey The electric cars from the 2000’s ran a Low Voltage architecture This made them famously slow and impractical About 5 years ago, cars switched to high voltage (Generally >300VDC) and today all mass market e4Ws run an HV powertrain We’re bringing the same shift to e2Ws We’re building a proprietary 240VDC powertrain for electric motorcycles How does this matter to the customer you may ask Firstly, Our motorcycles can accelerate and go as fast

2022 has been the year of testing for Raptee We froze design early in the year and have been putting our efforts into making the product not only the best electric motorcycle but the best motorcycle for the Indian market This means in addition to months of late nights testing the powertrain and vehicle dynamics, we’ve put considerable effort into making the motorcycle easy to manufacture at scale at reasonable costs without compromising what we stand for There’s a lot of new tech on our motorcycles that’s never been done on a 2W before Right from dedicated on board neural engines to collision warning systems, there’s a lot of proprietary hardware that adds costs to the vehicle and all this will not make sense if the vehicle is not available at an acceptable cost That’s what we’ve been working on Bringing state of art to the masses

Though we are the first to bring High Voltage powertrains for 2Ws in India, we believe the future of the e2W industry in India will be exclusively on HV powertrains We aim to keep innovating HV tech to make it more robust and pioneer the transition to electric in the world’s largest two wheeler market and lead the electric revolution in India

2023 will be the year of rollout for Raptee and we are truly excited to show the world what we have been working on for nearly 4 years Our emphasis will be on quality over

CEO,

How did you begin your EV journey? How did Raptee Energy emerge?

What differentiates your offerings from your competitors?

2023 will be the year of rollout for Raptee and we are truly excited to show to the world what we have been working on for nearly 4 years.

How has the company performed this year? Any key developments?

What is your growth plan for 2023?

Where do you see Raptee energy positioned in India's EV journey in the next 5 years?

2023 will be the year of rollout for Raptee and we are truly excited to show to the world what we have been working on for nearly 4 years."

Our multipronged solutions cover end-to-end processes from systems engineering to mechanical engineering and enable manufacturers to imagine, sketch and 3D prototype new concepts.

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simulation technology, while also empowering users to execute complex procedures like creative design, shared intelligence, testing, system engineering, testing and manufacturing Furthermore, it allows multidomain collaborations to enable users to simulate clean energy mobility options

ON HIGHLIGHTS

RIENCE platform is designed to enable manufacturers to find real-time hese challenges using virtual twin and simulation technology, while ering users to execute complex procedures like creative design, gence, testing, system engineering, testing and manufacturing

facilitate advanced creative designs, shared intelligence, systems and multi-domain collaboration that help the Transportation & stry to Improve visibility, efficiency, and control of manufacturing nd operations, within and across global and local plants

Dassault Systemes has developed solutions to address the market’s growing need for emobility For example, one such initiative that has been developed this year is the Electro Mobility Accelerator, which enables mobility manufacturers and OEMs to imagine, develop and industrialize new electric mobility concepts within a comprehensive and collaborative environment

EVs will have to undergo mandatory tests on battery packs, cells, temperature cycling, altitude simulation, shock exposure, and

This year, Dassault Systèmes announced multiple initiatives to support the growth of the EV industry in the country, including a collaboration with Skill-Lync to support engineering students, providing them firsthand experience building electric vehicles (EV) from scratch along with masterclass videos visually presenting the EV building process In addition to this, Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Mahavidyapeetha (JSSMVP) has collaborated with Dassault Systèmes to establish the 3DEXPERIENCE Center of Innovation in India, which aims to strengthen the workforce in Electric Vehicles (EV) and the future of the mobility sector in India

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Our multipronged solutions cover end-to-end processes from systems engineering to mechanical engineering and enable manufacturers to imagine, sketch and 3D prototype new concepts while validating product performance with simulation to perform cross-disciplines optimization This includes our Global Modular Architecture Solutions , Virtual Garage Solutions and the Lean Production Run solution , all of which facilitate developers to manage projects and deliveries while collaborating to design and validate global innovation quickly

The 3DEXPERIENCE provides technology support in the mobility sector to develop sustainable trends like electric vehicles and hydrogen mobility

the industry developing newer and more sustainable mobility technologies The Transportation & Mobility covers an ecosystem of vehicles including cars, motorcycles, trucks and trains Processes like conception, manufacturing, supplying, retailing and maintenance of the above-mentioned vehicles are shifting to digital workstations

Some of the most noticeable\notable trends include Alternate Fuels like hydrogen, new chemical formulations for batteries, share mobility as a service, Connected & Autonomous Vehicles and Mass Production to Mass Customization

At Dassault Systems we have created solutions to address these changes Our solutions facilitate advanced creative designs, shared intelligence, systems engineering and multidomain collaboration that help the Transportation & Mobility industry to Improve visibility, efficiency, and control of manufacturing production and operations, within and across global and local plants

The Automotive Industry is witnessing significant shifts with traditional manufacturers launching innovation labs and newer players in

les Transportation & Mobility, Customer perience India, Dassault Systems

How has the year 2022 been for Dassault Systemes so far?

What are some e-mobility engineering solutions provided by Dassault Systemes?

What are some technology trends we are seeing in the Mobility sector currently? How is Dassault adapting them?

fire exposure."

The automotive landscape in India is evolving at a rapid pace."

What is the USP of Dassault Systemes's offerings?

Dassault Systemes is a preferred partner for many leading OEMs and new players because we offer easy-to-adopt solutions configured with industry best practices straight out of the box based on 40 years of technological development

EV OEMs can quickly deploy virtual twin technologies like 3D modeling, which can help them not only visualize the product they are building but also analyze what-if scenarios, help in modeling the future product and also validate their performance various driving conditions By leveraging simulation capabilities, OEMs can build vehicles tested for safety and performance For example, manufacturers can run simulations to determine the durability of their components; or analyze the thermal aspects of the battery for performance and safety

The automotive landscape in India is evolving at a rapid pace. Our customers in India from large OEMs to component suppliers and startups, have been scouting out solutions that enable quicker design, simulation and collaboration, while also improving productivity and enabling efficient design processes for electric vehicles and components The competition has never been greater, and there is a unified to converge new EV concepts, support early feasibility, engineer the highest

performance, and accelerate innovative vehicles to market, all while optimizing costs, quality and customer experience. Over the next decade, 100 percent of new vehicles are projected to be connected in some way, according to a report by McKinsey & Company Navigation, infotainment, mobility, telematics and other digital services that interact with the driver will become more widespread along with connectivity between vehicles and the city infrastructure

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incentive (PLI) for automobiles, PLI for auto components, the ACC PLI scheme and the FAME incentive scheme as well. EVs will have to undergo mandatory tests on battery packs, cells, temperature cycling, altitude simulation, shock exposure, and fire exposure The 3DEXPERIENCE platform can help manufacturers design their products based on these requirements before they begin the physical manufacturing of the vehicle

I see Dassault Systemes playing a very significant role in electric mobility technology and sustainability technology through our solutions The ability to pre-plan and design every aspect of a product on a virtual platform using virtual twin solutions will rapidly augment the efficiency and turnover time of manufacturers

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How do you see electric mobility technology evolving in the coming years and Dassault's contribution to it?

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BATTERY MANUFACTURING POWER HOUSE?

ROHAN KANWAR GUPTA

VICE PRESIDENT & SECTOR HEAD - CORPORATE RATINGS, ICRA LIMITED

Electrification has been the buzzword in the Indian automotive industry in the recent past Spurred by support from the Government of India (GoI) in the form of subsidies, enhanced awareness and increasing product launches, the Electric Vehicle (EV) segment has seen a significant upturn in prospects. The electrification trend is expected to continue to gather pace over the next decade, thereby necessitating investments in the creation of a supportive ecosystem

In EVs, batteries are the most critical and costly components, accounting for almost 35-40% of the vehicle price; achieving economies of scale in battery manufacturing thus remains critical in lowering the cost of an EV and helping achieve pricing parity. Locating cell manufacturers close to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) would also allow for the creation of a research and innovation ecosystem, which would aid the development of batteries with improved energy efficiency and better acclimatization to Indian climatic conditions

Basis penetration targets across automotive segments, ICRA estimates the battery demand in India (in relation to domestic EV sales) to touch 15 GWh by 2025 and 60 GWh by 2030. At present manufacturing operations in India are limited to the assembly of battery packs, and thus most OEMs rely on imports for battery cells However, to achieve mass-scale penetration of EVs, it is imperative for India to create its own battery cell manufacturing eco-system Even as the business case has aroused interest in the segment from numerous entities, multiple challenges exist on the road to the establishment of a cell manufacturing ecosystem:

Cell manufacturing is a technologically complex process and controlling various parameters of the manufacturing process remains critical To mitigate this risk, entities could look at establishing alliances with established global battery cell manufacturers, who have an established track record in the segment

Secondly, cell manufacturing is a highly capital-intensive process, mandating the commitment of significant funds to set up gigawatt-scale factories. The GoI’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage is expected to support capability development in this sunrise sector Notwithstanding the Government’s support, a strong ramp-up in production levels is critical to ensure healthy returns To mitigate this risk, manufacturers could look at off-take agreements/tie-ups with automotive OEMs Globally, OEMs have been investing strategically in battery cell manufacturing units to tie up supplies and ensure competitiveness.

Critically, the mining and processing of minerals required for cell manufacturing are concentrated in specific geographies, leading to significant supply chain risks Thereby, ensuring a stable supply of raw materials is key to maintaining stable production levels Together with long-term supply agreements for key minerals, the creation of a robust framework for recycling is thus essential It is worth noting that other countries such as China and South Korea have an early mover advantage in this regard; both have achieved economies of scale and will be very competitive both from scale and supplychain standpoint, having secured long-term raw material

supplies

The ability of battery manufacturers to mitigate these risks would go a long way in determining whether India can become a battery manufacturing powerhouse and, in the process, take giant steps toward fulfilling its electrification targets

In EVs, batteries are the most critical and costly components, accounting for almost 35-40% of the vehicle price; achieving economies of scale in battery manufacturing thus remains critical in lowering the cost of an EV and helping achieve pricing parity."

CAN

PREETESH SINGH

SPECIALIST CASE AND ALTERNATE POWERTRAINS, NRI CONSULTING AND SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT LTD

JIVESH MADAN

CONSULTANT, NRI CONSULTING AND SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT LTD

Advanced Chemistry Batteries are a crucial enabler of the clean energy transition in the energy and electric mobility sectors With an eye on meeting its net zero targets by 2070 India is keen on developing the country's battery manufacturing industry However, so far, India has been dependent on importing battery cells from East Asian countries such as Korea and China, with limited local module and pack assembly operations

Realizing the growing importance of local cell and battery manufacturing, the Indian government launched the Production Linked incentive scheme for advanced cell manufacturing with a budgetary outlay of 18,100 crores. While the PLI scheme has significantly pushed cell manufacturing companies, there is still a lot to be achieved As India strives to develop cell manufacturing capabilities to meet the upcoming massive demand for Advanced Chemistry Batteries, it is likely to face several challenges, including the development of a downstream supply chain that includes the manufacturing of anodes, cathodes, separators, and electrolytes Indian & global companies are looking to enter the market, starting with anode & electrolyte manufacturing, but many concerns remain for individual component manufacturers. The active materials used in ACCs require sophisticated manufacturing processes that are cost-competitive only at a large scale These supply chains have already been set up in other countries, such as China and South Korea, and setting the same in India will be challenging unless there is a sufficient scale

Moreover, most Indian companies lack the actual know-how of commercial scale cell components manufacturing in India. Hence Indian companies wanting to set up cell components manufacturing business would have to tie up with overseas companies for technology assistance Also, India has no commercial mines for extracting critical metals required in Li-ion batteries, such as Lithium, Nickel, Cobalt & Manganese Even if cell & cell component manufacturing plants are set up in India, the raw materials will still have to be imported In conclusion, India is in the early stages of developing a domestic cell manufacturing ecosystem. However, there is considerable potential for large-scale battery production, and the predicted size and growth of the country's battery market are significant enough to justify investments from cell component manufacturers

To meet the core objective of managing energy security and manufacturing import dependence, India needs to develop these capabilities with as much local content as possible The Indian government needs to explore the use of protectionist measures that protect domestic manufacturers from global competitors. As of now, battery manufacturers are given localization targets and incentives, and downstream supply chain players are not included in the PLI scheme In order to promote faster localization in India, it is necessary to include downstream supply chain players in one of the schemes In addition, the government should help manufacturers identify target markets to ensure a constant demand for batteries and achieve economies of scale. The EV market can be an excellent potential market, and the government needs to release policies and set official targets for EVs Such initiatives by the Indian government will aid in developing the overall supply chain and benefit the growth of the battery manufacturing industry in India

Overall, it is an excellent time for India to go forward and assist the development of a domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem that fulfills its future energy storage market needs while also reducing its reliance on imports to meet the demands of the advanced energy economy

Indian & global companies are looking to enter the market, starting with anode & electrolyte manufacturing, but many concerns remain for individual component manufacturers."

INCONVERSATION

Co-founder, Kyte Energy Yash Arora

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

Kyte Energy believes in a horizontal work culture, where proposals and from individual contributors are valued and celebrated Integration of Artificial Intelligence & Internet Of Things is going to constant trend for at least the next 10 years Kyte Energy will be raising funds for its 2 upcoming revolutionary pro Both models will be incorporated with Kyte Energy’s patented technolo

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I quit my job at Detroit Electric in June 2018. After completing my education in the UK, I gained a lot of experience as a Mechanical Engineer in different Companies but after working at Detroit Electric is when I realized that yes electric is going to be the next big thing all around the world My passion to make a difference and doing something for my country was pushing me to leave my job and go back to BHARAT (INDIA) I gained the confidence to quit the job after discussing my passion with the other two Co-founders of Kyte Energy, Kush Arora & Nikhil Sethi It is after a deep discussion we three decided to quit our jobs and begin our journey of Kyte Energy Kyte Energy was established in September 2019

Mostly all the products available in the automotive industry are uniquely designed and developed to serve the ideals and purpose of their companies In a similar way in the EV twowheeler industry, each product is different and is uniquely designed to serve a different purpose.

In the case of Kyte Energy, Kyte means FREEDOM and the whole design and features of our scooters serve freedom in its area

Nashik would prefer this city as our Head Quarters Apart from that, Nasik is also one of the fastest developing cities in India, and many automotive companies like Volkswagon, and Maruti is looking at Nashik for their manufacturing plant set-up.

According to me the next exciting trends in the field of EV could be:

Kyte Energy believes in a horizontal work culture, where proposals and ideas from individual contributors are valued and celebrated We at Kyte also believe in encouraging new employees to provide suggestions or ideas by having Co-founders (Leaders) meet the employees early on to set a precedent for accessibility right away

To improve productivity and engagement setting up employee expectations is very important More than 50% of employees working in giant companies don’t know what is expected out of their team or them, which creates chaos and results in miscommunication, lack of productivity, frustration and a low retention rate Kyte Energy believes in clarity and follows these four simple steps in expectation setting:

Defining the role of an employee in the organization

Clear communication of why what they do matters

Written communications of expectation Promote an Environment of Consistency

Freedom from Range Anxiety: Integration of 2 batteries in Magnum Pro with a true range of 160km delivering 0 downtimes to ridedefines freedom of Range Freedom of Space – Unique design of Magnum pro delivers a foot space that can comfortably fit a cylinder and is higher when compared to any of the competitors in the market plus integrations of dual batteries in the scooter without compromising boot space is unique in itself Thus delivering freedom of space Freedom of Power & Warranties: Specially designed integrated BMS which works in sync with controller and motor delivering uncompromised power and speed without hampering the efficiency of the scooter delivering freedom of Power Apart from this warranty of Magnum Pro does not come with any kilometer clause, thus delivering freedom from warranty restrictions

My dad traded in Spare Parts and Accessories of Four wheeler along with that he also owns 2 x Lead Battery raw material manufacturing plants for the last 3 decades Nashik is home to big companies like Mahindra & Mahindra, ESDs, and many others The main reason behind this is its location, Nashik is located in the center of 4 big cities Mumbai, Pune, Surat & Indore With great connectivity to these cities and abundant availability of skilled labor makes Nashik a perfect choice for manufacturing

Nashik is a good location for manufacturing plants, in the future for other

Integration of Artificial Intelligence & Internet Of Things is going to be a constant trend for at least the next 10 years

Depleting Lithium Resources or Low Lithium Resources is pushing the whole industry away from Lithium. So the next big thing in this industry can be different chemistry batteries that are more reliable, Instant charge enabled, and abundantly available

Uniformity and establishment of charging infrastructure are also going to be key focuses for the next ten years As the charging infrastructure gets better, faster, and smoother will be this transition from ICE to EV

Phase Change Material-Based Cooling Integration of machine and power electronics is another growing trend that is bound to continue Powertrain equipment must become more compact as space requirements for vehicle comfort rise. As a result the new integration approaches become increasingly crucial Replacement for rear earth metals used in traction machines.

The booming EV industry and overwhelming demand for our exceptional products are the key reasons behind Kyte Energy managing to remain bootstrapped to date.

But soon Kyte Energy will be raising funds for its 2 upcoming revolutionary products Both models will be incorporated with Kyte Energy’s patented technologies

What is the driving force, your purpose(WHY) behind starting Kyte Energy?

How would you describe the work culture at Kyte? Tell us a little about the expectation settings that are prevalent in the company

Kyte means FREEDOM and the whole design and features of our scooters serve freedom in various area.

Even though

In what ways do the E reflect the company's purpose?

Any particular reason behind choosing Nashik as the HQs?

What are the exciting future trends you see in the EV industry?

How has Kyte Energy remained a bootstrapped venture?

FIMER FLEXA AC WALLBOX

IS NOW COMPATIBLE WITH NOODOE CHARGING MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

is a leading global charging management company that has successfully completed integration testing of its charger management software with the FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox EV charger With operations across North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East, business owners, or EV charging operators, can quickly set up a payment service for any FIMER AC Wallbox installed at their premises.

Noodoe’s Scan-Pay-Charge user experience allows drivers to charge without needing an RFID card, have an account, or download an app All they need to do is connect to the charger, scan the QR code on it, review the charging fees, confirm your payment method and charge away

Gaetano Belluccio, Managing Director – EVI at FIMER said:

is an EV charging device designed for private applications and it can be installed both on a wall or on a dedicated stand It offers different configurations, depending on connectivity (Stand Alone, Inverter Net and Future Net models), power (3 77.4 - 11 - 22 kW) and connection to the vehicle (T2 cable and socket and T3A socket)

FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox

The Future Net model has advanced communication functionality, including 3G/4G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RS485 and ethernet connectivity Its casing and packaging are made from 100% recycled materials. For integration with the Noodoe EV solution, the AC Wallbox “FutureNet” model will be required

Integrating Noodoe’s charging software with FIMER’s chargers will enable an easy-to-manage and userfriendly charging experience for the operator and the electric vehicle driver

John Wang, Chairman of Noodoe EV said, “User experience is central to everything we do, resulting in a seamless charging experience Different charging stations need specific apps and accounts before users can charge at them, but with Noodoe, the driver doesn’t need to do any of that We make it really simple and minimize the amount of personal data shared ”

Noodoe’s philosophy is to put the best EV charging experience in every parking lot, and it is simple for electric vehicle owners to charge their vehicles

"Since 2017, FIMER has been working with major players in the global e-mobility market offering an innovative and technological range of EVI solutions which perfectly meets the different Customer needs. We are happy to have Noodoe as part of the growing list of compatible charger management software solutions available to our customers as we continue to see more FIMER chargers being globally installed”

FIMER has a complete portfolio of charging devices, both in DC and in AC, designed and manufactured in Italy, to meet the diverse needs of users, who are seeking solutions for private, public and commercial use The FIMER’s EVI range includes: FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox, FIMER FLEXA AC Station and FIMER ELECTRA DC Station

FIMER FLEXA AC Wallbox, FIMER FLEXA AC Station and FIMER ELECTRA DC Station are all easy to install, certified and customizable on request

About FIMER

is one of the largest, tier one, renewable energy equipment supplier in the world Specializing in solar inverters and electric mobility systems, it has over 1000 employees worldwide and offers a comprehensive solar solutions portfolio across all applications FIMER’s skills are further strengthened by its bold and agile approach that sees it consistently invest in R&D With a presence in over 20 countries together with local training centers and manufacturing hubs, FIMER remains close to its customers and the ever-evolving dynamics of the energy industry For further details, visit our website www fimer com and follow our social channels:

FIMER

About Noodoe EV

Noodoe’s vision is to put the best EV charging experience in every parking lot As an end-to-end charging solution provider, Noodoe furnishes fleet operators, site hosts, solution providers, and local charging network providers with cutting-edge EV hardware and software technology through Noodoe EV charging stations and Noodoe EV OS

Noodoe EV OS is one of the most advanced cloud-based operating systems today, running all the charging stations across multiple locations from the comfort of a central management dashboard Simplicity in operation is achieved by managing all EV charging stations with Noodoe EV OS, which automates everything – 24/7 charging service delivery, automatic peak-hour price adjustment, automatic transaction billing, automatic payment processing, automatic bank transfer, automatic infrastructure diagnostics, and intelligent energy management It’s so automated that network operators can focus on managing their businesses instead of their chargers

Along with our partners in North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Middle East, we delight drivers with the easiest path to a full charge across 110 countries

Kanchan Kalra

Vice President – After Sales Service, Parts and ITMS Control Room - Electric Vehicle, PMI Electro Mobility Solutions Private Limited

CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS

PMI not only boasts of optimum performing products but also innovative and reliable technology that powers its entire range of product portfolios.

In the next 5 years, solid-state batteries, and Aluminum-air batteries technology will be ready for usage, thus removing the dependency on Lithium batteries.

The total share of e-buses is increasing year on year it was 0 1% in FY21 and 0 4% in FY22 and is expected to increase by 9% till FY26

It has been a wonderful journey, full of learning I have explored a lot while working in EV Industry, given its uniqueness, growth opportunities, challenges, and stability I headed the Department of Aftersales and Service in PMI Electro, a commercial electric buses manufacturer that has a 28% market share in the business of buses in India and is currently the no.1 OEM e-bus operator in India. PMI has a pan India operation in 23 cities with 900+ buses plying on routes under B2G facilitating public transport services Consistent regular operation with 99% fleet availability and schedule maintenance of an entire fleet of e-buses is a challenge on its own The manpower, material, equipment, parts, costing, revenue, and contract compliances are a few major aspects of e-buses operation & maintenance that must be addressed on priority for PMI to achieve milestones.

PMI buses contain high-tech safety and comfort equipment for passenger safety, with continuous live monitoring of the buses by RTMS, ITS & PIS system GPS tracking, Live CCTV, Automatic Panic alarms, etc are in-built into the bus

PMI buses can run 150-180 km on a single charge, thanks to high-capacity compact advanced LMO Li-ion batteries of 151 KW

PMI buses can produce max torque of 2100 Nm for harsh terrain & load bearing, which is produced by a powerful Advanced PMSM AC Motor

PMI buses offer independent air suspension that allows passengers to enjoy a smooth ride on Indian roads

The Foton technology used is very reliable & well integrated into the product and all the HV & LV components are linked in a sink in such a way any minor fault or glitch detected will reflect on the cluster.

In a recent development, CESL has increased the no. of e-buses from 5690 to 6465 buses for 7 cities. A total of approx. 20 lakhs buses are on the road including the public and private sectors."

PMI buses can be charged in just 30-45 mins from 20% to 100% of SOC

PMI buses have GB/T Standard fast DC charging Sockets for uniform fast charging

PMI buses offer optimum comfort to the passengers for weather changes as these are integrated with central cooling A/C for summer and defrosters for winter

PMI not only boasts of optimum performing products but also innovative and reliable technology that powers its entire range of product portfolio

PMI offers a wide range of buses in all three standard lengths of 7m, 9m, and 12 m categories, apart from a wide combination range when it comes to low floor, medium floor, standard floor buses, BRTS buses, A/C and Non-A/C buses PMI is the only OEM in India that has its entire product range plying on the road

PMI buses have a corrosion-resistant monocoque structure which is an integral part of the bus body, that provides a very good strength-to-weight ratio for vehicle load-bearing capacity.

PMI buses are enabled with IP 68 technology that makes the product completely free from any electrical hazard and is 100% water resistant

There is detailed and continuous monitoring of the battery health, especially of each cell temperature, voltage, current, and cell charging and discharging

PMI buses can smoothly run on the roads at chilling -20 degree Celsius to 60 degree Celsius with complete passenger comfort

PMI buses have proved their mettle even on challenging terrains such as Ladakh’s bone-cold mountains to Kerala’s slippery rainy weather that have encouraged customers to rely on PMI buses over the years

How has your journey in the EV industry been so far?

Could you brief us about the products you offer?

PMI has pan India operations in 23 cities with 900+ buses plying on routes under B2G facilitating public transport services.

The automotive industry is a continuously growing and evolving sector and the EV segment is the new wing of the Automotive industry that outperforms conventional diesel/petrol automotive not only in terms of cost but technology In the EV sector, technical advancement is as rapid as its challenges The major challenge is the range anxiety plaguing the consumers, with a lack of robust charging infrastructure in India Current EV technology is running on Lithium-Ion battery technology, especially on cathode chemistry such as Lithium Manganese oxide (LMO), Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC), and Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide (NCA) These are the most widely used cathode chemistries, but these all have their limitations and advantages, still, these are insufficient to deliver the range diesel/petrol vehicle gives which leads us to the challenge of charging or refueling

In upcoming technical advancements in terms of battery chemistries, the Lithium anode chemistry has started grabbing the imagination of the EV market i e, Lithium Titanate oxide (LTO) has approximately 10K20K cycle life and gives a range of 250-450 km with a single charge, apart from being temperature resilient In the next 5 years, solidstate batteries and Aluminum-air batteries technology will be ready for usage, thus removing the dependency on Lithium batteries Lithium-Sulfur and Sodium-Ion batteries are also in development Reliance Energy is developing Sodium-ion battery technology in India under the ACC scheme of GOI Companies like Exide, Amara raja, Tata Chemicals, Toshiba, Amperex, Reliance, OLA, and Panasonic are developing battery technologies along with their BMS in India

In the case of electronics, compounds like Silicon Carbide and Gallium Nitride circuit boards and PCBs are in development that will hit the market in about 3 years This will not only increase the current load-bearing capacity of electronic circuits but also make them compact and flexible with high capacity

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sed on 100% indigenous product nt since the very beginning and ntly working to enhance product e

PMI pushes research and development on EV technology, especially on battery performance and technology, HV & LV electronics, stability & reliability of products along with passenger safety, surveillance & tracking

PMI is about to start its new 33-acre hightech manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune in 2024-25, targeting an annual production capacity of 2500 vehicles

PMI has customer satisfaction at the top of its priority list, with strict adherence to STU norms and compliances

PMI is planning to launch depots with charging facilities for public usage during non-useful hours

PMI is working on establishing its own indigenous battery and motor technology

PMI is developing technology to bolster charging infrastructure development

PMI is planning to manufacture electric trucks & intercity buses in the next 2-3 years and expand its electric portfolio to 15 models ranging across light & heavy vehicles

PMI is planning to tap the potential of private sector transport in the future such as airports schools & colleges private operators, travel sectors, defense, and sports, etc where there will arise a massive demand for electric buses for replacement of existing diesel/CNG buses

In the EV sector, technical advancement is as rapid as its challenges. The major challenge is the range anxiety plaguing the consumers, with a lack of robust charging infrastructure in India."

The Indian government is aiding the EV revolution by implementing and streamlining initiatives such as FAME-1&2, PLI Scheme, ACC scheme, Battery Swapping Policy, Duty Reduction on Electric Vehicles, and setting up Special E-mobility Zone, etc It has also reduced the GST of EVs from 12% to 5% and the same has been done for charging facilities, with the GST reduced to 5% from 18% The government has also set major goals for the EV industry such as the electrification of 70% of commercial vehicles, 80% of 2Ws & 3Ws, 30% of Cars, and 40% of buses in the country by 2030, with an aim for Rs 40,000 Crore market cap of EV Industry In the bus segment alone, there is an annual requirement of 100,000 ebuses for the next 5 years to hit the target Public sector bodies like CESL have already set the target of 50,000 e-buses in the next five years of which 5430 e-buses are already allocated to 5 cities and a tender of 5690 ebuses has been floated for 5 cities. In a recent development, CESL has increased the no of ebuses from 5690 to 6465 buses for 7 cities

A total of approx 20 lakhs buses are on the road including the public and private sectors The total share of e-buses is increasing year on year it was 0 1% in FY21 and 0 4% in FY22 and is expected to increase by 9% till FY26 But progress is slow India lags behind the global average for bus penetration, India with 1 2 buses/1000 people which is way less than China

There is a lot of scope for development in the EV ecosystem, that can be taken care of by the government:

Focus on hybrid vehicles (Petrol + Electric or CNG + Electric) to encourage the common man to move from conventional vehicles to electric

Encourage stable charging and swapping technology to address range anxiety

Aid to new enterprises and startups to develop indigenous battery technology and cell manufacturing along with HV & LV electronics for the EV industry

Float disposal policy and standard battery disposal techniques and processes to avoid future disposal crises

Support and incentivize the vendor/suppliers of major Specifically EV parts and components manufacturers like Power distribution units, motor & MCU, BMS, etc.

With regards to the Automotive industry and especially the EV industry, what are the big technology shifts we are likely to see in the near future?

tegies are being ted at PMI Electric o ensure further and expansion of its y?

Besides the measures being taken by the Government for encouraging and promoting electric vehicles, according to you, what more do you think the government should do in this regard?

COMSOL RELEASES VERSION 6.1 OF

COMSOL MULTIPHYSICS®

COMSOL is strengthening its multiphysics simulation platform with new capabilities for product development and innovation anchored in the laws of science

On November 1, 2022, COMSOL announced the release of the latest version of its modeling and simulation software, COMSOL Multiphysics® version 6 1 Every aspect of the software's simulation environment from the ability to perform multiphysics analyses to the functionality for creating apps delivers feature additions and workflow enhancements. "This version provides our users with powerful multiphysics simulation tools in areas of highly competitive R&D, like audio technology and vehicle electrification," says Bjorn Sjodin, VP of product management at COMSOL "We have also strengthened the software's foundation with new capabilities for optimization and modeling turbulent flow and mechanical contact "

Fluid and Mechanical Simulations

This release brings major upgrades to the fluid flow and mechanical simulation products The CFD Module now includes high-fidelity turbulent flow with detached eddy simulation (DES) This yields the accuracy of large eddy simulation (LES) with substantially less computational effort A new and fast method for mechanical contact is included in the Structural Mechanics Module and the MEMS Module. It introduces new functionality for solids, shells, and membranes with full support for self-contacting surfaces There is a new method for assigning materials to thin structures that makes it easier to analyze gaskets, adhesive layers, and claddings

Structural analysis in version 6 1 using the new method for mechanical contact The visualization shows the stress and deformation in the two metal tubes

Transducer Design for Audio Products

Version 6 1 further expands the software's capabilities for modeling speakers and microphones in consumer electronics with additional functionality for thermoviscous acoustics. "We have a large and growing community of users among leading developers of audio technology. They use our software to analyze everything from smart phone speakers to earbuds and hearing aids The functionality in this release completes the Acoustics Module simulation environment for analyzing electrovibroacoustics of microtransducers and microacoustic systems," says Mads Herring Jensen, acoustics technology manager at COMSOL.

A visualization of the radiated intensity from a microspeaker in a smartphone. This simulation is using the new functionality for thermoviscous acoustics available in version 6 1

We have a large and growing community of users among leading developers of audio technology."

Analysis Tools for Vehicle Electrification

COMSOL continues its commitment to providing powerful simulation tools for engineers working on the electrification of vehicles When assessing the operational reliability and safety of battery technology, users of the Battery Design Module will enjoy several important additions, including support for setting up thermal runaway propagation models "I am excited about our new user interface for battery packs," says Henrik Ekstrom, electrochemistry technology director at COMSOL "It will be very practical for battery developers interested in charge-discharge dynamics and thermal management simulations " In the AC/DC Module, new functionality for the rapid layout of motor windings and magnet arrays ensures a smooth workflow for electric motor design and analysis

Additional Highlights

Version control of reports and CAD assemblies in the Model Manager

Automatic simplification of imported ECAD layouts for faster meshing and solving

Topology optimization with manufacturing constraints for milling

Multidimensional interpolation and inverse uncertainty quantification

Magnetohydrodynamics simulation with a library of liquid metals

Flowmeter analysis that includes coupled piezoelectric, structural, acoustics, and fluid flow effects

Simulation of acoustic streaming applications where ultrasound induces fluid motion Analysis of fuel cell performance that includes effects of fuel impurities

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) simulation and prediction of lightning-induced damage to electronic components

Thermal analysis of satellites in orbit

can find details about version 6 1 here

About COMSOL

COMSOL is a global provider of simulation software for product design and research to technical enterprises research labs and universities. Its COMSOL Multiphysics® product is an integrated software environment for creating physics-based models and simulation apps A particular strength is its ability to account for coupled or multiphysics phenomena Add-on products expand the simulation platform for electromagnetics, structural, acoustics, fluid flow, heat transfer, and chemical applications Interfacing tools enable the integration of COMSOL Multiphysics® simulations with all major technical computing and CAD tools on the CAE market Simulation experts rely on COMSOL Compiler™ and COMSOL Server™ to deploy applications to their design teams, manufacturing departments, test laboratories, and customers throughout the world Founded in 1986, COMSOL has 17 offices worldwide and extends its reach with a network of distributors

COMSOL, COMSOL Multiphysics, COMSOL Compiler, and COMSOL Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of COMSOL AB Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U S and other countries macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc , registered in the U S and other countries

DIA HAS NEW EV BATTERY FETY NORMS

NEEDS ROBUST INSTITUTIONAL CHANISMS

Policy direction and institutional mechanisms

ABHINANDAN KHAJURIA

RESEARCH INTERN, COUNCIL ON ENERGY, ENVIRONMENT AND WATER (CEEW)

Although the intent of these safety norms is welcome, concerns around high lead time for product certification and compliance challenges need to be addressed Currently, many institutions such as the Ministry of Power (MoP), MoRTH, and the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) are responsible for various facets of battery safety These institutions are directly/indirectly responsible for certification and CoP of batteries, EV charging infrastructure, enforcement of standards, and audit of testing agencies.

V WARRIOR

CH ANALYST, COUNCIL RGY, ENVIRONMENT ATER (CEEW)

f recent electric vehicle ector under the scanner With several of these incidents turning fatal, the Indian government has taken multiple steps to address concerns around EV safety As an important step, a new set of rules have been institutionalized on battery safety in September this year

According to a Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) study, there could be 102 million EVs if one were to go by India’s 2030 vision of e-mobility The success of these new rules will however depend on the institutional mechanism that can enforce their compliance

Improved safety standards

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has constituted an expert committee on EV battery safety The committee’s recommendations led to amendments to the existing Automotive Industry Standards (AIS-156 and AIS-038 rev 2) and their notification under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) 1989 These include the incorporation of additional safety requirements related to battery cells and pack level changes, battery management systems (BMS), onboard/portable chargers, and thermal propagation Concurrently, an amendment to CMVR aimed at enforcing Conformity of Production (CoP) has also been drafted

The implementation of these new rules is scheduled to commence in two phases from 1 December 2022 and 31 March 2023, respectively

Going forward, we recommend a three-pronged approach to ensure better compliance with battery safety

First, set up a nodal agency that will be responsible for battery safety, and coordinate between different line ministries This agency can be housed under MoRTH and be responsible for EV battery certification and compliance It will be responsible for the development of necessary processes and infrastructure around EV battery safety.

Second, the central government could include EV battery safety as a part of the end-to-end policy framework as envisaged under the National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage This would demonstrate a clear vision of battery safety across the EV value chain in India Other regions, such as the European Union (EU), have developed similar directives as a part of their regulatory framework for batteries

Third, the government should also expand the scope of its enforcement mechanism beyond testing and product certification Fitness tests of EV vehicles under Section 62 of the CMVR should include specific provisions for the periodic check-up of traction batteries EV charging infrastructure (EVCI) is often non-compliant with national building codes being deployed in India A better understanding is needed on the role of state and local agencies in enforcing the central EVCI guidelines and standards

By shifting the focus toward robust institutional mechanisms, the government will be able to develop a stronger EV battery safety ecosystem The future transformation of the mobility sector can be secured for years by ensuring that such mechanisms are built through constant consultation between industry, government, and consumers

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According to a CEEW study, there could be 102 million EVs if one were to go by India’s 2030 vision of e-mobility."

FROM THE GOVERNMENT AND THE INDUSTRY INDIA TO BECOME A BATTERY MANUFACTURING POWERHOUSE NEEDS JOINT COORDINATED EFFORTS

PRADEEP KARUTURI

SENIOR MANAGER - ELECTRIC MOBILITY, OMI FOUNDATION.

Energy storage has emerged as the most crucial element in our path to a low- and zero-emission paradigm Annual battery demand will rise to 160 3 gigawatt-hour (GWh) in the business as usual(BAU) scenario by 2030, as per a NITI Aayog study, with demand being driven primarily by electric vehicles and grid storage. It can also prove to the chink in the armor if gaps are not addressed immediately

India currently imports almost all Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) cells It added over $1 billion to the import bill in 2020-21 alone It also exposes the industry to global supply chain disruptions, experienced recently post Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

The Government of India has taken a step in the right direction through the PLI scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing It offers subsidies of INR 18,000 crore to set up greenfield battery manufacturing facilities to achieve a manufacturing capacity of 50 GWh of ACC and 5 GWh of niche ACC with a goal to reduce dependence on imports

While it's a promising start, the measure may prove inadequate as battery demand mounts and manufacturing faces raw material supply challenges India currently has poor access to raw materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese, which currently account for over 80 percent of the cell cost Investment also needs to be further incentivized in Research and Development and refining

China dominates the global production of battery cells with a share of around 70 percent in global production of battery cells The Asian giant has taken aggressive steps over the last decade through government-industry-academic partnerships in R&D incentives in the form of tax exemptions, preferable loans and co-financing and aggressive acquisition of raw material resources in resource-rich countries Chinese companies have a financial interest in 15 out of the 19 cobalt mines in Congo, currently the largest cobalt supplier in the world

India currently imports almost all Lithium Ion Battery (LIB) cells. It added over $1 billion to the import bill in 202021 alone. It also exposes the industry to global supply chain disruptions, experienced recently post Russia’s invasion of Ukraine."

The G-20 Presidency creates the opportunity for India to take the lead in creating a global alliance that doesn’t tilt the balance in favor of just one nation, but one that reduces dependency on a single country

Critical minerals are not concentrated in China, in fact, the Asian giant depends on imports from the mineral refining industry 60 percent of the global lithium refining is currently carried out in China The dominance can be thawed by incentivizing lithium and other battery raw material refiners to set up operations outside of China India, given the onset of the EV revolution, is an ideal nation to do so, as demand is only expected to rise in the country

The Government should also look into attracting battery component manufacturers like Cathode, Anode and separators along the lines of PLI for Auto components

Incentives for battery innovation and R&D should be increased with a focus on strong industry-academia-government partnerships In the UK, the Battery Industrialisation center is playing a key role in the development of battery technology and skills for the transition to a greener future Startups that are working in battery technologies can greatly benefit from such centers India can greatly benefit from developing battery chemistries like Sodium-Ion where the availability of raw materials is not a major challenge like LIB.

India, if it can localize the battery manufacturing demand by 2030, could create over a million jobs in battery manufacturing and related ancillary industries but to make this a reality would require a coordinated effort from both the industry and the government

UNDERSTANDING INDIA'S RECENT DRAFT

EV BATTERY SAFETY NORMS

SUBHABRATA GHOSH

PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS BATTRIXX

The Journey of the Indian EV Industry started in a non-standard way and imported 2w and 3w parts from China, assembling in India and selling through Dealers. Initially, it started with zonal Players Line NCR OEMs, West OEMs, South OEMs, etc mostly around 2014-15 onwards Many start-ups, as well as small and medium businessmen, started investing in the EV segment around the same time and making the entire EV ECO system Safe, SMART, and fast-growing

The Indian EV industry also had many challenges. Like High Lithium Battery Cost No history of Lithium battery performance and impacts No such design studio except Auto-Giants, No Indian designed product, Charging time, No Infrastructure for fast charging or swapping, Lack of EV supply chain, High Capex for EV OEM for tooling, Plant setup, design, etc, supply chain, etc The Industry is moving towards ICE-based mechanical systems to Motors, Batteries, relays, etc Based electronics systems Demand for Mechanical components like Engine, Gar Box, machining components, exhaust systems, etc are going down whereas demand for electronic components like motor battery relays IoT PCBs GPS devices and Fuse is going up

Globally Fire incidents have happened with EV as well as Non-EV and mostly triggered by wiring harness or electronic part malfunctioning There are various vehicle parts like batteries, Chargers, controllers, wheel jams, and wiring harnesses which can also work as External abuse or external factors It was much needed to create standards for not only EVs but also their components

The latest III has drastically changed the EV OEM and Component related design much safer, robust, and SMART AIS 156 Amendment part 1 which is for vehicles has many additional safety points like Audio visual alarm warning cluster in case of any thermal abnormalities, now Vehicle, Battery Management system (BMS), and chargers are now SMART enough to communicate with each other and take SMART decisions in case of abnormalities jointly Majorly 3 areas are given focus for the new amendment

Firstly the amendment focused on the Battery management system to make it microcontroller-based, Higher level of Protection, and better protection from short circuit or any other external abuse during the actual working environment Secondly, Cells shall undergo a minimum of 1 cycle of charge-discharge at C/3 current rate, Quality of cells and Cell Testing at the Cell supplier end and also at the Battery Pack manufacturer end Manufacturing Batch information and better tracking at the cell level finally, requirements related to the entire battery pack from water ingress, thermal protection from internal and external reasons, and also mandatory requirements given for Battery pack Design, Validation and Manufacturing processes

The Journey has just started towards Safer Green mobility has just started and such bold steps by Government will initiate better electric vehicles on Indian roads and gain Customer confidence which is the key to success for electric vehicles in India.

AIS 156 Amendment part 1 which is for vehicles has the addition of many additional safety points like an Audiovisual alarm warning cluster in case of any thermal abnormalities. Now Vehicle, Battery Management systems (BMS) and chargers are SMART enough to communicate with each other and take SMART decisions in case of abnormalities jointly. Majorly 3 areas given focus in the new amendment."

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular as battery technology continues to improve. One type of battery that is often used in EVs is the solid-state battery In this article, we will provide an overview of solid-state batteries, including how they work and their benefits

fire Fires from lithium-ion batteries are rare, and automakers include casing and protective measures to avoid them, but when they happen they are powerful and difficult to extinguish, sometimes taking thousands of gallons of water Building EVs that are not flammable is a big win for drivers, citizens, and fire departments

Solid-state batteries are a newer type of battery technology that offer several advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries Solid-state batteries are made with a solid electrolyte instead of a liquid electrolyte, which makes them more stable and less prone to leaking or catching fire They can also be made with thinner electrodes, which makes them lighter and more energy-dense The increased density means solid-state batteries can hold anywhere between two to 10 times the capacity of a lithium-ion battery

While solid-state batteries offer many potential advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries there are also some potential disadvantages that need to be considered One of the biggest challenges facing solid-state battery development is the high cost of manufacturing The materials required for solid-state batteries are much more expensive than those used in traditional lithium-ion batteries, and this cost is currently preventing solid-state batteries from being commercially viable Another challenge is that solid-state batteries have a lower energy density than lithium-ion batteries, meaning that they can’t store as much energy in a given space. This is a major obstacle to overcome if solid-state batteries are going to be used in electric vehicles, which need to have high energy densities to enable long-range driving Finally, solid-state batteries currently have shorter lifespans than lithium-ion batteries, meaning they need to be replaced more often This is a significant drawback, as it increases the lifetime costs of owning an electric vehicle with a solid-state battery

Source: Samsung SDL

Solid-state batteries have a number of advantages over traditional lithiumion batteries. They are smaller and lighter, have a higher energy density, and can be charged and discharged much faster They are also safer, as they are less likely to catch fire or explode

Solid-state batteries have the potential to revolutionize the electric vehicle market They offer a longer range and faster charging times while being safer and more environmentally friendly than traditional lithium-ion batteries However, solid-state batteries are still in the early stages of development and are not yet commercially available

With a solid-state battery, EVs should be able to go just as far as a gaspowered car does before refueling Take a 15-gallon gas tank that goes 30 miles per gallon, for example That car can go 450 miles before filling up

An EV with a 300-mile range now has 450 miles Plus, solid-state batteries will charge faster than lithium ions with less degradation to the battery itself

The electric vehicle industry is on the cusp of a major shift with the advent of solid-state batteries. These batteries offer a number of advantages over the traditional lithium-ion batteries that are currently used in EVs

Solid-state batteries are smaller and lighter than their lithiumion counterparts, meaning that they can be used in a wider range of vehicles They also have a much higher energy density meaning that they can store more energy in a given space This could lead to EVs with longer ranges or smaller and lighter EVs that pack the same punch as their larger cousins

One of the key advantages of solid-state batteries is their safety Lithium-ion batteries have been known to catch fire in certain circumstances, but solid-state batteries are much less prone to this This could make them ideal for use in EVs, which are often packed with flammable materials like battery cells.

Another advantage of solid-state batteries is their stability They can withstand extreme temperatures and conditions that would damage lithium-ion batteries This makes them ideal for use in high-performance EVs that need to operate in demanding conditions

The liquid electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries are flammable, but since solid-state batteries do not have that liquid, they do not run the same risk of

The benefits of solid-state batteries make them an attractive option for the electric vehicle industry.

What are solid-state batteries?

Solid State Battery - Faster Charging and Increased EV Range?

Advantages of Solid State Batteries

Disadvantages of solid-state batteries

How will solid-state batteries impact the electric vehicle industry?

Solid State Battery Improves EV Safety

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