Li-ion batteries are proficient at charging and discharging energy safely, and that too in the shortest time period, makes them an ideal option in the market.
By Deepak Pahwa
There has been a significant uptick in the adoption of EVs across the globe. It is primarily sought for its ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which bodes well for achieving sustainability over a period of time. Following suit, even the Indian EV market has projected significant growth in recent years and intends to make deeper penetration into the country, with the domestic EV market forecasted to reach 10 million annual sales by 2030, as per the report by India Briefing.
Despite the growth, there are some hurdles that are impeding the acceptance of vehicles by consumers. In order to make strong inroads for EVs in the country, it is important to recognize and acknowledge the limitations and challenges of the industry. This can go a long way beyond bridging the gap existing in the industry but can also aid in providing a resilient infrastructure for the EV market.
Understanding the common hurdles discouraging the widespread acceptance of EVs in the country, their initial high cost remains to be a common concern among people. The price of EVs are generally on the higher side as compared to their ICE counterparts on account of expensive battery technology. In addition to this, instances of accidents such as explosions or EVs catching fire can be considered a major deterrent for potential buyers. Adding to their inhibitions, the long charging time of the battery provides further resistance, meddling with the prospects of EV purchase.
Discerning the challenges jeopardizing the growth of the industry, innovation, and the development of advanced battery technology are key to enhancing the performance and affordability of electric vehicles. Along similar lines, adopting Li-ion battery technology can come in handy for driving the unrivalled performance of electric vehicles. It comes with a wide gamut of advantages, ranging from the delivery of high energy per unit weight to enabling high energy efficiency. Li-ion batteries are being sought across the EV industry for facilitating optimal performance even at high temperatures. At the same time, exhibiting a high power-to-weight ratio, the batteries also come with an exemplary low self-discharge capacity.
Along with this, the fact that Li-ion batteries are proficient at charging and discharging energy safely, and that too in the shortest time period, makes them an ideal option in the market. Where it alleviates the long charging concerns troubling customers, advancements in battery technology bode well for giving impetus to vehicle acceptance. Industry players should work towards laying a strong foundation for robust battery manufacturing.
The entire manufacturing and assembly of the battery should be carried out under strictly controlled environmental conditions provided by Dry Rooms throughout the process. Being equipped with an Environment Control Dehumidification System, it helps in maintaining humidity levels within a narrow range to avoid the manufacturing of defective batteries resulting from the hygroscopic nature of the material used in the battery. Understanding that moisture is the major deterrent responsible for giving rise to safety issues in EVs, the industry can produce superior-quality batteries meeting the highest industry standards by employing desiccant dehumidifiers throughout the manufacturing process.
At the same time, deploying Low Dew Point technology can further level up the game by enabling Li-ion battery cell manufacturing in the most efficient way. Accounting for the reduction in operational cost on account of the massive electricity saved during the process, it can significantly bring down the overall cost of the EV.
Therefore, perceiving the advantages of dehumidifiers, industry players can mitigate the challenges coming in the way of seamless EV adoption. Furthermore, to stay ahead of the market trend, it is recommended that the industry proactively adopt VOC Emission Control measures to effectively capture volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during battery manufacturing.
NMP being one of the harmful, volatile compounds that is released into the air during manufacturing process can be recovered with the help VOC abatement technology. Consequently, the NMP recovery comes in handy for alleviating the costly procurement of NMP, which otherwise is very expensive. This can play a crucial role in fortifying the entire endeavor by reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing and ensuring compliance with stringent environmental regulations.
The author is the Chairman, Pahwa Group & Managing Director, Bry-Air
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