Himadri Speciality Chemical Partners Sicona To Introduce SiCx Anode Tech For Lithium Batteries In India
- By MT Bureau
- May 13, 2025
Himadri Speciality Chemical, a leading supplier of speciality chemicals and new energy materials, has inked an exclusive technology licensing partnership with Australian battery materials company Sicona.
It may be recollected that it was in June 2023, Sicona had raised AUD 22 million in Series A funding led by Himadri Speciality Chemical.
As per the understanding, Himadri will access, localise and commercialise Sicona’s proprietary Silicon-Carbon (SiCx) anode technology in India for lithium-ion battery tech.
SiCx is claimed to be a transformational product that can seamlessly integrated into existing lithium-ion battery anode formulations, offering a scalable and commercially viable path to significantly improved battery performance.
Under the partnership, Sicona will provide complete technical support, including access to its proprietary know-how, engineering expertise, qualification protocols and quality systems for the establishment of SiCx production plant. Himadri on its part will bring its experience in scaling high-precision chemical and material operations to drive localisation and commercialisation of the technology.
Unlike conventional anode materials, Sicona’s SiCx material, when used in conjunction with traditional graphite (typically in proportions of 5–20 percent) will significantly enhance energy density (around 20 percent) and charging performance (about 40 percent). This simply put means that EV’s using the SiCx battery tech will have higher range and faster charging speed.
Anurag Choudhary, Chairman, Managing Director & CEO, Himadri Speciality Chemical, said, “This partnership marks a turning point in the world’s advanced battery materials journey. Sicona’s SiCx technology, when used alongside graphite, delivers two core advantages – higher energy density for longer driving range and faster charging capability that dramatically reduces wait time for EV users. By integrating Sicona’s technological might with Himadri’s proven operational excellence, global scale and strategic intent, we are creating a blueprint for innovation-led clean energy leadership. This partnership not only enables India to meet domestic EV and energy storage demands, but also makes us an exporter of next-generation battery materials to the world.”
Christiaan Jordaan, CEO & Co-Founder, Sicona, said, “This partnership marks a transformative moment for Sicona and our SiCx technology. It enables us to commercialise our breakthrough technology at an unprecedented speed and scale. Himadri’s world-class manufacturing capabilities and global presence make them the ideal partner for this journey. We are deeply grateful for their unwavering support to our team, our technology, and our mission.”
GreenLine To Deploy LNG Fleet For Dabur India’s Logistics Operations
- By MT Bureau
- July 22, 2026
GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., an Essar venture and the sole Indian operator of LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks for green logistics, has entered into a partnership with Dabur India Ltd., a major FMCG player. The agreement focuses on integrating LNG-powered trucks into Dabur’s logistics network to advance supply chain sustainability.
GreenLine will supply its LNG fleet to handle long-haul freight for Dabur, aiming to cut emissions significantly without compromising on performance or dependability. This move aligns with Dabur’s internal goals for a lower-carbon operational framework and reflects a wider corporate trend in India toward embracing cleaner transport alternatives.
Currently, GreenLine manages over 1,000 LNG and electric vehicles on key freight routes, serving diverse sectors such as steel, cement, mining, FMCG and chemicals. The fleet has surpassed 100 million kilometres in cumulative travel, resulting in more than 27,000 tonnes of CO₂ reductions for its clients, reinforcing the company’s role in reshaping India’s road freight landscape.
Charles Devlin D’Costa, Vice President – Sales, GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, said, "We are pleased to partner with Dabur India, one of India's most respected consumer goods companies, as it adopts greener road transportation solutions. It is encouraging to see more leading Indian companies making low-emission logistics an integral part of their business strategy. Every such partnership strengthens the momentum towards cleaner freight mobility, bringing us a step closer to transforming India's road logistics ecosystem. At GreenLine, we remain committed to enabling businesses across sectors to accelerate the transition to lower-emission transportation."
Samrat Sehgal, Global Director of Supply Chain, Dabur India, said, "Reducing the environmental footprint of our supply chain is an important part of Dabur India's sustainability roadmap. Our partnership with GreenLine enables us to integrate lower-emission transportation into our logistics operations while maintaining efficiency and reliability. We believe collaborations like these will play a key role in building a more sustainable and future-ready supply chain."
Euler Motors Partners Green Drive Mobility For Electrifying Logistic Services
- By MT Bureau
- July 22, 2026
Euler Motors has announced a collaboration with Green Drive Mobility to deploy four-wheeler electric cargo vehicles across mid-mile and last-mile operations. The partnership has deployed approximately 50 units, with plans to reach 500 units during the financial year across Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.
The deployment features Euler’s Storm LR and TURBO EV 1000 models, targeting a total of 1,000 electric cargo vehicles by 2028.
Vani Rikhy Mehra, VP – Sales, Euler Motors, said, “Our collaboration with Green Drive Mobility marks an important step in expanding the role of electric commercial vehicles in India’s logistics ecosystem. Green Drive Mobility is one of the country’s most respected multi-stack EV fleet operators, and we are pleased to support their growth journey with Euler’s purpose-built electric cargo vehicles. Their disciplined approach to fleet expansion and their diverse enterprise customer base align closely with Euler’s commitment to building products and a service ecosystem that enable fleet operators to transition to electric with confidence – improving uptime, lowering operating costs, and reducing emissions at scale.”
Sagar Subramani, COO, Green Drive Mobility, added, “Our collaboration with Euler Motors reinforces our strategy of building a reliable, scalable, and technology-led electric logistics platform powered by the best vehicles from leading OEMs. Euler’s products bring strong payload performance and proven reliability, and their API-led approach fits seamlessly into our operations. As demand for sustainable logistics continues to grow across sectors, this collaboration will help us deliver consistent uptime and operational efficiency to our enterprise customers, while accelerating the shift to zero-emission mobility across India.”
Simple Energy To Launch Its First Family E-Scooter On September 2
- By MT Bureau
- July 22, 2026
Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler maker Simple Energy is set to unveil its first family e-scooter on 2 September 2026, entering the country's mass-market segment.
The mass-market EV is set to follow the Simple One and the Simple Ultra models.
Simple Energy states that the in-house developed new model is part of its robust R&D capabilities spanning proprietary software, technologies and advanced engineering solutions.
The company is said to be the first Indian OEM to commercially manufacture heavy rare-earth-free electric motors.
Billion Electric Mobility Partners J K Cement For Electric Truck Deployment
- By MT Bureau
- July 22, 2026
Billion Electric Mobility has announced a partnership with J K Cement to deploy over 150 heavy-duty electric trucks during the financial year. The project has commenced with the deployment of 20 electric trucks from J K Cement's Muddapur plant in Karnataka, transporting cement to stockyards in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa.
At present, Billion Electric provides an electric freight platform that includes vehicles, charging infrastructure, fleet operations and route management. ChargeZone's charging network supports operations across corridors in Karnataka, Maharashtra and Goa, with locations including Nipani, Satara, Pune, Karad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Goa, Hubli and Davanagere.
Sanjeev Kulkarni, CEO, Billion Electric Mobility, said, "The decarbonisation of India's freight sector will be driven by enterprises that are willing to lead from the front. J K Cement's commitment demonstrates that heavy-duty electric mobility is no longer a future aspiration but a commercially viable reality. Through Billion Electric's integrated eMaaS platform, supported by ChargeZone's expanding high-speed charging network, we are enabling businesses to transition to electric freight with confidence while building the infrastructure backbone needed to scale zero-emission logistics across the country."
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