Batteries play a crucial role in powering electric vehicles and are the driver of the future.
Top 5 Lithium-ion Batteries Manufacturers in India are Amara Raja Batteries Ltd, Exide Industries, TDSG, Tata Chemicals and Luminous Power Technologies.
Lithium-ion batteries are the most common type of battery used in electric vehicles and are also used in portable electronics.
Lithium-ion batteries have high energy efficiency, a high power-to-weight ratio, and good high-temperature performance.
Li-ion batteries consist of Cathode, Anode, Electrolyte, and Separator as primary components.
During battery discharging process, the electrical current flows from the cathode (+) to the anode (-) while the reverse process occurs during charging.
The fundamental principle behind the working of a lithium-ion battery is to circulate electrons by creating a potential difference.
Next-generation electric vehicle batteries will be solid-state batteries, where the liquid electrolyte is replaced with a solid and conductive material.
BMW and Solid Power have joint ventures to develop a new solid-state battery for EVs.
Nexeon, a UK-based company, is researching new materials based on silicon to replace carbon in the anode, which will double the range of EVs.