India Launched First E-Truck With Swappable Batteries

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and Nitin Gadkari inaugurated India’s first heavy duty e-truck with swappable batteries and a swap cum charging stations, reported ET Auto. The swappable batteries technology will allow electric truck batteries in about seven minutes, compared to conventional two hours for charging. 

This initiative aims to promote energy efficiency in logistics and with the vision of achieving energy independence by 2047 and net-zero emissions by 2070. 

Delhi to Double Two-Wheeler EV Subsidies and Tax Perks for Scrapping ICE Vehicles

Delhi’s upcoming EV policy will double the EV subsidies for two-wheelers, expand charging infrastructure, and tax perks for scrapping internal combustible engine (ICE) vehicles switch to EV, reported Business Standard.

The new policy aims to tackle the issue for commercial EV users by directing the installation of two-wheeler charging points in marketplaces and high-delivery zones. 

China to Tighten Exports on Lithium-ion Battery Components From November

China has tightened exports on specific lithium battery components and related manufacturing components. The exporters from November will have to apply for a permit from the Ministry of Commerce of China, reported Autocarpro. 

China has also expanded its export control over rare earth and related technologies. The control measures will expand its control to five medium-to-heavy rare mineral elements such as holmium, erbium, thulium, europium, and ytterbium. 

Toyota, Sumitomo Metal Develop Solid-state Batteries for EVs

Toyota and Sumitomo metal mining made advances in the development of cathode materials for solid batteries for electric cars and will work together to mass produce the material, reported Reuters. The world’s largest carmaker is looking to launch solid state batteries in 2027 or 2028.

Although, the mass production remains way off due to constraints in raw material availability, intricate manufacturing processes, and high costs.

China’s Clean Energy Tech Exports Hit Record, Beats US in Energy Sector

China’s exports of electric vehicles, solar panels, batteries, and other clean technologies hit a record $120 billion in August, compared to US’ $80billion in oil and gas exports during the same time, reported Bloomberg.

China’s exports in emerging markets are growing rapidly as the price of solar panels are declining. This year, more than half of China’s electric car exports have come from outside the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

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