 Bharat Electronics establishes a lithium ion development centre in Pune

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a Navratna Defense PSU, opened its battery automated assembly plant and lithium ion development centre in Pune on Friday.

Li-Ion prismatic cell development and production pilot plant was opened by BEL Chairman and Managing Director Dinesh Kumar Batra.

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We designed and produced three different types of Li-Ion prismatic cells, 3.2V, 10 Ah/25 Ah,

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These cells are intended for use in remote power systems, e-mobility, underwater applications, and more.

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The products are designed, created, and produced domestically, it claimed

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It added that Li-Ion LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate - LiFePO4) chemistry with high cycle life is asafer choice for EV applications

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According to Batra, the 5-megawatt facility is mostly dedicated to research and development (R&D).

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He also stated that BEL has been given the responsibility of constructing EV charging infrastructure along four motorways and expressways

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80% of the company's revenue, according to Batra, comes from the defence sector

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BEL offers systems and equipment in the fields of military communications, radars, missile systems, naval systems, electronic warfare, and avionics

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