battery manufacturing

An IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to Chandigarh experienced a passenger safety scare when a personal power bank ignited shortly after landing, causing smoke and necessitating an emergency evacuation. This incident highlights the growing dangers of lithium-ion batteries in portable electronics, prompting stricter regulations and advisories from aviation authorities worldwide.

VinFast is restructuring its Vietnam manufacturing business in a $530 million deal, creating a new entity, VFTP, to handle production and associated liabilities. This move aims to improve capital efficiency and accelerate the EV maker's path to profitability, with VFTP potentially exploring contract manufacturing. The core VinFast business will focus on R&D, sales, and customer service, adopting an asset-light model.

Andhra Pradesh is significantly bolstering its power transmission network with 68 new projects costing Rs 5,000 crore, aiming to boost capacity by 15,274 MVA and 1,822 circuit km. Further, 100 new projects are approved for tendering. The state is also investing in battery storage and renewable energy infrastructure to ensure energy security and meet future demands.

In a recent detailed analysis, aviation experts highlight a proposed electrical failure scenario linked to lithium-ion batteries that may explain the Air India crash in Ahmedabad. This hypothesis, underpinned by Boeing's technical documents and historical data, posits that a battery malfunction could inadvertently sever fuel supply to both engines, challenging previous theories that pointed solely to pilot error.

BYD Atto 3 is the only model in this group not manufactured locally. It is assembled in India from completely knocked down (CKD) kits, which contributes to its higher price. It gets a 60.5 kWh battery pack paired with a front-axle-mounted electric motor which puts out 201hp of power and 310Nm of torque. It has a claimed range of 521 km.

The Indian electric scooter market is heating up with the TVS iQube S 4.7 kWh entering as a rival to the Ola S1 Pro 4 kWh. While the TVS boasts a larger battery, the Ola claims a higher IDC range.

Hyundai Motor India is set to launch two new SUVs in FY27, including a mid-size ICE model and a compact electric SUV on a localized EV platform. The company aims for 8-10% domestic volume growth and has outlined a significant investment of Rs 7,500 crore for expansion and development.

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Beneath the Salton Sea's arid surface lies a vast geothermal basin holding supercritical fluid rich in lithium, dubbed "Lithium Valley." This region is poised to become a hub for clean energy and battery mineral manufacturing, aiming to extract lithium directly from geothermal brines. Engineers are developing innovative electrochemical processes to overcome extraction challenges, potentially securing the U.S.

A significant illite mineral deposit, potentially one of the largest globally, has been unearthed in South Korea's Yeongdong County. This discovery shifts the region's focus from tourism to natural resources, impacting industries from skincare to electric vehicle batteries. The accessible mineral's abundance, not rarity, makes it economically vital for global supply chains.

Apple's 2026 iPhone lineup, expected in September, may feature the iPhone 18 Pro Max with a smaller Dynamic Island and refined camera layout. This Pro model is anticipated to be powered by the new 2nm A20 Pro chip and could include Apple's first in-house modem, potentially enhancing battery life significantly.