Indian EV battery maker Godi Indian announced a public-private partnership through an agreement with CSIR-CECRI (Central Electrochemical Research Institute) to operate and maintain advanced Lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility in Taramani, Chennai.
According to a press release from the company, Dr Shekhar C Mande, Former Secretary DSIR and Former Director General, CSIR inaugurated the facility in the presence of Dr Kalaiselvi, Director, CECRI.
Dr Mande said, “CSIR is contributing a lot in the Space, Defence, Nuclear and other societal applications. Partnering with GODI India marks a new chapter in the development of advanced Lithium-ion cells with regard to next generation of energy storage applications.”
Dr Kalaiselvi termed the partnership a glorious occasion for India in the area of energy storage for manufacturing Lithium-ion cells.
Mahesh Godi, Founder and CEO, GODI India, noted that the company will operate and maintain the facility to manufacture advanced Lithium-ion cells and cater to various applications ranging from e-mobility to large-scale energy storage systems.