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Amara Raja hosts EVOLVE 2024 conclave on Advanced Battery Technology

Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies (ARACT), a subsidiary of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility (ARE&M), hosted the second edition of its flagship event, EVOLVE 2024, a premier platform that brings together industry leaders, experts, and policymakers to discuss the future of battery technology. This yearโ€™s event, held under the theme โ€œEnergy Transition: Future-Ready and India-Centric,โ€ underscored the vital role of advanced battery technologies in Indiaโ€™s journey towards sustainable mobility.

The event was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa and former CEO of NITI Aayog, who emphasised Indiaโ€™s unique opportunity to lead the global energy transition. โ€œAs we stand on the brink of a transformative era in energy storage and mobility, with 2023 marking the hottest year on record, the urgency to decarbonise and achieve energy independence has never been clearer,โ€ said Kant. He highlighted the importance of leapfrogging to final solutions such as electric vehicles, battery storage, and green hydrogen. โ€œInitiatives like EVOLVE are crucial for uniting industry leaders, academia, and policymakers to pave the way toward a sustainable future.โ€

EVOLVE 2024 focused on the longevity and scalability of Lithium-ion batteries, the potential for India to emerge as a global manufacturing hub, and the importance of modular and cost-effective manufacturing solutions. Discussions also delved into the challenges and opportunities in funding gigafactories, as well as the long-term prospects that India offers in the global energy landscape.

Key speakers at the event included Steven Cai, President of Gotion EMEA Region; Dr Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Heavy Industries; Sunit Kapur, CEO, Epsilon Advanced Materials; and Gopal Mahadevan, Director of Strategic Finance and M&A at Ashok Leyland. These industry leaders provided valuable insights into the energy transition and the future of battery technologies.

Vikramaditya Gourineni, Executive Director of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility, expressed the companyโ€™s commitment to advancing battery and cell manufacturing capabilities tailored to Indian conditions. โ€œWe deeply value the contributions made at EVOLVE 2024, underscoring the role of advanced battery technologies in Indiaโ€™s energy transition. This annual event is unique because it is by the industry, for the industry โ€“ and we hope it sparks conversations that drive the energy evolution at a much higher speed,โ€ Gourineni said.

Jayadev Galla, Chairman and Managing Director of Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd, added, โ€œAt EVOLVE 2024, we celebrate Indiaโ€™s journey towards sustainable mobility and the collective dedication of our industry to drive this vision forward. As India stands at the cusp of a transformative era in advanced battery technologies, this event is more relevant now than ever. Amara Raja is proud to be at the forefront of this journey, delivering cutting-edge solutions tailored to the unique needs of our nation.โ€

Through EVOLVE, Amara Raja has established a significant platform for industry collaboration, reinforcing its leadership in advancing battery technologies and electric mobility. The conclave has set the stage for transformative advancements in the field, with ARE&M committed to leading India towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future.

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