Audi and Nunam have announced a partnership to help reuse electric vehicle batteries for a new lease on life rather than needing to simply be discarded. The partnership will see a pilot project launched in Indian markets in the early half of 2023, which will see Audi e-tron batteries used to power rickshaws. These rickshaws will offer a way to slash carbon emissions and also make use of a older power sources that aren't suitable for conventional automobiles anymore.
The rickshaws from the Audi and Nunam partnership also incorporate solar charging functionality to reduce reliance on the power grid in India, which is primarily coal-powered. This could help to further reduce emissions and smog in urban areas.
Refurbished EV Battery Rickshaws
Audi and Nunam Have Partnered to Reuse EV Batteries
Trend Themes
1. Refurbished EV Battery Applications - Creating new products or repurposing existing ones by giving a new lease of life to older electric vehicle batteries to reduce carbon emissions and prevent discarded waste.
2. Solar-powered Electric Vehicles - Designing electric vehicles that are powered by solar energy to further reduce emissions and providing an alternate source of energy in areas with limited grid connectivity.
3. Re-imagining Transportation in Emerging Markets - Rethinking traditional modes of transportation and adapting electric vehicle technologies to suit local conditions and needs in emerging markets.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Opportunities for automakers to innovate in sustainably and efficiently using electric vehicle batteries, while creating new business models in battery life-cycle management.
2. Renewable Energy Industry - Collaborating with other industries such as automotive and transportation to provide clean energy for e-mobility solutions, and devising strategies for managing end-of-life batteries sustainably.
3. Transportation Industry - Innovating on affordable and green modes of transportation based on electric vehicle technology that can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels and emissions.