Indian chemical manufacturer EAMPL and Japanese research firm KRI plan to establish a 100GWh battery materials testing facility in southern India. EAMPL's investment of $36.4mn will provide basic and advanced cell testing services, while KRI will leverage its technical know-how in lithium-ion batteries and new energy segments to provide reliable results and certification. The facility will be the backbone of India's battery value chain and accelerate the process of international testing certifications, reducing the timeframe for product development. Meta description: Indian and Japanese firms plan to establish a 100GWh battery materials testing facility in southern India to accelerate product development and create an EV hub; EAMPL to back India's battery value chain.
Shiv Nadar AIC selects 28 startups for Venture Challenge 6.0, based on novelty, scalability, and solutions. Program supports growth with world-class incubation. Dassault Systemes, HCL Tech, and Headstart Network Foundation support the tech-agnostic incubator.
EV startup Simple Energy is releasing two affordable e-scooters next quarter. The launch aims to attract investors for its proposed $100m fund raise. Simple Energy also plans to develop electric four-wheelers.