Resources
EV Samvaad: India’s Electric Mobility Initiatives, 2023-24
EV Samvaad is a compendium of electric mobility initiatives in India, covering the period from April 2023 to March 2024. It aims to monitor India’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape and decode policy interventions, implementation roadmaps, and industry-wide adoption plans.
Comparative Analysis of EVs and ICEVs from Resource Efficiency Perspective
This research publication conducts a detailed comparative analysis to assess various environmental performance of EV’s and ICEV’s (petrol, diesel and CNG) in the 3-Wheeler and 4-Wheeler vehicle segment across its entire life cycle. The study has been analysed using India-specific conditions.
Overview of Battery Recycling Ecosystem: Stakeholder identification and perspective on Environment, Health & Safety aspects
The report serves as a guiding document for the new entities in the battery recycling ecosystem, identifying various stakeholders and their corresponding roles and responsibilities. For these stakeholders, the report discusses permissions required for setting up battery recycling/refurbishing facilities, risks and corresponding mitigation measures, and standard operating procedures for safe handling of batteries.
Policy and Regulations for Enabling EV Battery Reuse and Recycling in India
The conference proceeding includes recommendations from subject experts on the Battery Waste Management Rules 2022 and possible solutions to streamline End of Life (EoL) battery management. It also highlights the safety concerns regarding lithium-ion batteries and battery data management.
Overview on Battery Swapping and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) in China
This paper provides an overview of the development of Battery swapping and Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) in China. As a complement to conventional charging, battery swapping allows the change of battery packs within minutes, while Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) is offering innovative business models linked to the energy sector.
International review on Recycling Ecosystem of Electric Vehicle Batteries
This study focuses on the recycling ecosystem of batteries, conducting international review of Germany and rest of EU, California (US), China, Japan and South Africa.
Battery Swapping for Electric Two-Wheelers in India: Strategy Hinterlands
The report on “Battery Swapping for Electric Two-Wheelers in India – Strategy Hinterlands” identifies solutions to battery swapping application on two-wheelers to aid in India’s EV transition.
Conference Proceedings: A Summary of Expert Perspectives on Safety Readiness of Electric Vehicle Batteries in India
World Resources Institute India (WRI India) hosted a webinar on ‘Safety Readiness of Electric Vehicle (EV) Batteries in India’ to raise awareness regarding the safety challenges of EV batteries and solutions to overcome them. This document highlights the insights shared by the panelists on the current safety concerns and the way forward for a safer EV battery ecosystem in India.