India’s electric vehicle drive: Challenges and opportunities
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China has almost total control over our EV industry and the automobile industry in general. Massive headache, in a war time situation they could totally cut off the supply of these rare earth metals, magnets etc. and we would be left reeling.
It will take decades for us to build a supply chain for our industry but we need to begin now.
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India” (SPMEPCI / the Scheme) approved. Will allow for the limited import of EVs under the scheme. However, the following are the conditions
Boson Cell Launches India's First Indigenous Lithium Cell Manufacturing | Autocar Professional
Company introduces two lithium cell variants targeting drone, electric vehicle, and renewable energy sectors with domestic production capabilities.
The Chennai-based manufacturer claims to be India's first domestic lithium cell producer, addressing the country's reliance on imported battery technology. The cells offer 1,000 recharge cycles, compared to 350 cycles typically provided by Chinese alternatives, according to company specifications.
Another startup "Omega Seiki" is also working on such motors:
Magnet-free motors aren't anything new. Tesla had induction motors in some of their vehicles irrc. It is just that those magnetic motors provide more efficiency and lighter compared to these types of motors.
Ola becomes first Indian automaker to get govt certification for in-house developed ferrite motor
By PTI
Last Updated: Oct 06, 2025, 01:47:00 PM IST
Ola Electric on Monday said it has become the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor.
This marks a breakthrough milestone that eliminates reliance on imported rare-earth motors with permanent magnets, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement.
The certification has been granted by Global Automotive Research Centre, Tamil Nadu, after Ola Electric's ferrite motor underwent rigorous performance verification and mandatory motor power tests as per AIS 041, that is notified by the Ministry of Road Transport, Government of India, it added.
AIS 041 is an Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) issued by the Automotive Research Association of India under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The tests showed that the company's in-house developed ferrite motor's performance matched that of the motors with rare-earth permanent magnet motors in terms of net power for 7kW and 11 kW variants, it said.
The ferrite motor delivers efficiency, performance, and durability on par with rare-earth permanent magnet motors, while dramatically lowering costs and de-risking supply chain fluctuations, Ola Electric said.
The company first introduced its ferrite motor at its annual 'Sankalp 2025' event in August this year.
Ola becomes first Indian automaker to get govt certification for in-house developed ferrite motor
By PTI
Last Updated: Oct 06, 2025, 01:47:00 PM IST
Synopsis
Ola Electric has become the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor. This breakthrough eliminates reliance on imported rare-earth magnets, matching their performance while significantly lowering costs and de-risking the supply chain. The company will now integrate this certified motor across its product lineup.
Ola Electric has become the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor. This breakthrough eliminates reliance on imported rare-earth magnets, matching their performance while significantly lowering costs and de-risking the supply chain. The company will now integrate this certified motor across its product lineup.
Ola Electric on Monday said it has become the first two-wheeler EV manufacturer to receive government certification for its in-house developed rare-earth-free ferrite motor.
This marks a breakthrough milestone that eliminates reliance on imported rare-earth motors with permanent magnets, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement.
The certification has been granted by Global Automotive Research Centre, Tamil Nadu, after Ola Electric's ferrite motor underwent rigorous performance verification and mandatory motor power tests as per AIS 041, that is notified by the Ministry of Road Transport, Government of India, it added.
AIS 041 is an Automotive Industry Standard (AIS) issued by the Automotive Research Association of India under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The tests showed that the company's in-house developed ferrite motor's performance matched that of the motors with rare-earth permanent magnet motors in terms of net power for 7kW and 11 kW variants, it said.
The ferrite motor delivers efficiency, performance, and durability on par with rare-earth permanent magnet motors, while dramatically lowering costs and de-risking supply chain fluctuations, Ola Electric said.
The company first introduced its ferrite motor at its annual 'Sankalp 2025' event in August this year.
Ola becomes first Indian automaker to get govt certification for in-house developed ferrite motor
Well, you go into a dragons Den and then expect not to be compromised. A company, whose nation of origin is at odds with China openly.. and you are developing the next big thing right at adversary's doorsteps. And no intent in shifting out either. As if Chinese ecosystem and its benefits trumps their foundation itself. Which is being a leader in electronics.
Hats off to China fr.
Hats off to China fr.
Piyush Goyal Calls for Reactivating Bilateral Mechanism; Venezuela Eyes Critical Minerals, Indian Investments
A new extraction frontier is taking shape in southern Venezuela. In the borderlands of Bolívar and Amazonas states, armed groups are turning the global demand for critical minerals into a lucrative criminal enterprise.
Once dominated by gold, the region’s informal mining sector has expanded to include coltan, cassiterite (tin), and rare earth elements, which are materials essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defence technologies.
A new extraction frontier is taking shape in southern Venezuela. In the borderlands of Bolívar and Amazonas states, armed groups are turning the global demand for critical minerals into a lucrative criminal enterprise.
Once dominated by gold, the region’s informal mining sector has expanded to include coltan, cassiterite (tin), and rare earth elements, which are materials essential for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and defence technologies.
