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Is BYD’s five-minute ‘Super-E Platform’ technology feasible?
A closer look at how BYD’s revolutionary fast charging technology works.

Updated on Mar 19, 2025 07:22 PM IST
BYD unveils super-fast EV battery system with 400 km range in just 5-min charge
BYD's new batteries allow for a range of around 400 kilometers with just five minutes of charging.

Published on Mar 18, 2025 08:33 AM IST
Swedish EV battery maker founded by two ex-Tesla executives files for bankruptcy
Northvolt, founded in 2016, had been struggling under a mountain of debt, slow demand, and production delays, leading to the bankruptcy.

Published on Mar 13, 2025 04:11 PM IST
Honda enters EV two-wheeler segment, launches Activa e, QC1 | Details
Honda launches two e-scooters in India, the Activa e and the QC1, with the former getting swappable batteries that can be exchanged in Honda's swapping stations

Published on Nov 27, 2024 05:41 PM IST
Amara Raja MoU with Piaggio for 3-wheeler EV batteries from Telangana factory
Amara Raja had announced the establishment plan of a ₹9,500 crore gigafactory in Telangana as well as a Hyderabad R&D centre called ‘ePositive Energy Labs.’

Published on Aug 10, 2024 03:48 PM IST
South Korea to require EV makers to disclose battery brands after fire, media report says
SOUTHKOREA-ELECTRICCARS/BATTERIES (PIX):South Korea to require EV makers to disclose battery brands after fire, media report says

Published on Aug 08, 2024 09:18 AM IST
Reuters |
Your EV battery may come with an Aadhaar number. Here's why
India's e-mobility R&D roadmap suggests Aadhaar number for batteries to streamline recycling process, ensure digital record of composition and usage history.

Published on Jul 17, 2024 07:19 PM IST
PTI |
Ola Electric works on solid-state batteries, will be used on vehicles next year
Ola Electric will use own solid-state batteries in its vehicles next year, with its Tamil Nadu factory selected for the battery manufacturing incentive scheme.

Published on Jun 29, 2024 11:09 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Amara Raja signs agreement with GIB EnergyX for lithium-ion battery technology
Amara Raja holding a 35% market share of India's battery manufacturing, signs lithium-ion battery technology pact.

Published on Jun 24, 2024 08:55 PM IST
PTI |
289 CCTV batteries stolen from 36 locations in Pimpri
According to the police, the incident was reported between March 24 and April 15.The thieves escaped with 289 100 ampere-hours (Ah) power batteries worth ₹5.78 lakh

Published on Apr 20, 2024 08:04 PM IST
Nissan says it will make next-generation EV batteries by early 2029
Japan's legacy automakers have fallen behind newer rivals like America's Tesla and China's BYD in the emerging all-electric auto sector.

Published on Apr 16, 2024 01:26 PM IST
AP |
Thieves take away equipment worth ₹1 cr from EV charging stations in Sec 42
The theft occurred at Palm Garden near the new lake in Sector 42 a few days ago. The FIR was registered on Monday under Section 379 (theft) of the Indian Penal Code after a complaint was received from the UT forests department.

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 09:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Firms are exploring sodium batteries as an alternative to lithium
Unlike lithium, sodium is cheap and abundant

Published on Jan 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST

The Economist
Bihar sub-inspector shot at by 7 men trying to steal batteries in Patna: Police
Police said sub inspector Phulan Ram, who was leading a police team from Beur police station, sustained a gunshot injury

Published on Dec 25, 2023 01:12 PM IST
PGIMER fire: Fact-finding committee submits report to director
The committee comprising 14 members was headed by acting dean academics Naresh Panda. The panel had been asked to submit its report to the director within 48 hours of the incident. However, it failed to do so.

Updated on Oct 22, 2023 08:24 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
PGI blaze: How a small spark turned into raging fire
Though the PGI administration has constituted a probe committee and further details are to emerge soon, Hindustan Times explores how sparks in one room turned into a major blaze and engulfed the entire building within a matter of minutes.

Updated on Oct 12, 2023 09:30 AM IST
Robert Abraham, Chandigarh
UPI launch, clean energy on the table during PM Modi’s France visit
India and France are set to cooperate in various sectors including the digital economy, manufacturing, and clean energy.

Updated on Jul 13, 2023 02:30 PM IST
Juvenile among three held for stealing four-wheelers’ batteries
A total of five batteries were recovered from the possession of the accused, identified as Sukhwinder Singh, 30, of Khuda Ali Sher; Pawan Kumar, 37, of Nayagaon, Mohali, and a 16-year-old juvenile

Updated on Jun 11, 2023 03:41 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Firms search for greener supplies of graphite for EV batteries
They hope to break China’s dominance of the industry

Published on May 10, 2023 03:56 PM IST

The Economist
Apple commits to use only recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025
Apple is pushing to become carbon neutral through its entire supply chain and the life cycle of every product by 2030.

Published on Apr 13, 2023 06:53 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Lingamgunta Nirmitha Rao
Foxconn plans to invest $800 million in southern Taiwan
Foxconn, a major Apple Inc supplier and iPhone assembler, has big ambitions in the EV market as it seeks to diversify its revenue base.

Published on Apr 09, 2023 12:34 PM IST
Reuters |
IISc researchers design supercapacitor for storing enormous electric charge
IISc researchers design tiny supercapacitor capable of storing large amount of electric charge

Published on Apr 01, 2023 11:43 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Yagya Sharma
US nod to $2.5 billion loan to General Motors-LG venture for lithium ion plants
The loan to General Motors Co and LG Energy Solution will help finance construction of new lithium-ion manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan, supporting 6,000 construction jobs and 5,100 operations jobs at the three plants.

Published on Dec 13, 2022 03:05 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Best camera batteries that you can buy for your camera
Looking for the best battery option for your camera? This article lists some of the best cameras, along with their features which will help the readers make a better choice in the price range they want.

Published on Nov 27, 2022 08:50 PM IST
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