UK’s biggest EV battery gigafactory shelves expansion as Jaguar Land Rover talks stall Chinese-owned AESC has pushed back plans in sign of slowing transition from petrol and diesel to electric cars The Guardian - UK · Aug 15
Tata’s battery unit turns to own tech for making lithium cells Tata's Agratas unit is developing its own lithium iron phosphate battery technology. This move comes as China tightens export restrictions on critical manufacturing know-how. The company is building a pilot production line at its Sanand factory in Gujarat. Agratas plans to manufacture both LFP and NMC cells for domestic and… The Economic Times · Aug 4
JLR at risk of battery supply delays after Somerset factory turmoil Supplier Agratas sacks its main building contractor on the government-backed project amid a budget mismatch The Guardian - UK · Jun 20
Tata, JSW to plow $1B in EV, battery tech Indian giants Tata Group and JSW Group are investing close to $1 billion. They are building local capabilities in electric vehicle and battery technologies. This move aims to reduce dependence on Chinese tech. Tata's Agratas is spending over $400 million on battery research. JSW Motors plans to invest at least… The Economic Times · May 7
Jaguar Land Rover could have shifted production from UK without £380m battery subsidy, officials warned Government officials said in December that Britain’s largest automotive employer could lead exodus from UK The Guardian - UK · May 5
UK to give £380m grant to Tata battery factory in Somerset Investment in plant due to supply batteries to Jaguar Land Rover expected to boost economic growth and secure jobs The Guardian - UK · Apr 9
JLR Picks Tata's Agratas As Battery Supplier For Future 450-Mile EVs Agratas Energy Storage Solutions will supply high-density battery packs with a capacity of up to 120 kWh for future Jaguar and Land Rover electric cars. InsideEVs · Jun 13, 2023