Published on: July 18, 2024

GOVERNMENT ROADMAP TO INDIGENIZE EV TECHNOLOGY

GOVERNMENT ROADMAP TO INDIGENIZE EV TECHNOLOGY

NEWS – Government Draws Up Rs 1,150-Crore Roadmap to Indigenize EV Technology

HIGHLIGHTS

Objectives and Focus Areas:

  • Prepared by: Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor
  • Aim: Drastically reduce vehicular pollution and aid India in achieving a 45% reduction in emission intensity by 2030.
  • Targets:
    • Achieve energy independence by 2047
    • Reach net-zero emissions by 2070

Research and Development Roadmap:

  • Verticals Identified:
    • Next-generation batteries
    • New materials
    • Electric motors
    • Magnets
    • Semiconductors
    • Charging infrastructure

Budget Allocation:

  • R&D: Rs 669 crore
  • Pilot Programme: Rs 482 crore
  • Goal: Localize a significant portion of EV technologies within 5-7 years.

Current Status and Challenges:

  • Import Dependency: Heavy reliance on imports for e-mobility components
  • Expert Concerns: Lack of preparedness for large-scale, sustainable EV expansion
  • Technological Gaps: Many required technologies are beyond current domestic capabilities

Government EV Penetration Targets by 2030:

  • Private Cars: 30%
  • Buses: 40%
  • Commercial Cars: 70%
  • Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers: 80%

Current EV Registration Data (2024):

  • New Four-Wheelers:2%
  • Buses:3%
  • Two-Wheelers:3%
  • Three-Wheelers: 53% growth, dominated by e-rickshaws

Identified Research Projects:

  • High Priority: 24 projects
  • Moderate Priority: 10 projects
  • Focus Areas:
    • Manufacturing of graphene
    • Development of new materials
    • Production engineering challenges for complex items like fuel cell separators

Risks and Recommendations:

  • High-Risk Projects: Many projects involve high-risk research.
  • Global Innovation: Emphasis on taking risks and investing in new ideas to avoid dependency on other countries.

Conclusion:

  • Future Innovations: The roadmap aims to build a foundation for future innovations in EV technology.
  • Global Success: A few projects where global success has already been achieved are included to prepare India for future opportunities.