What is the Eurobat Premium System?

The European Commission accused five starter batteries manufacturers (Banner, Clarios, Exide, Elettra and Rombat) of creating, publishing and agreeing to use new indices in their price negotiations with car producers, which is known as the 'Eurobat Premium System'. The Commission made this statement in a press release.

What are Eurobat and Kellen?

Eurobat and its service provider Kellen are a trade body and its service provider that were accused by EU antitrust regulators on Thursday for breaching antitrust laws by operating a cartel to fix battery prices.

How can India contribute to the global battery supply chain?

Yet, India faces other challenges such as limited resources of lithium, nickel, and cobalt. To incorporate India into the global battery supply chain, India and the international community should collaborate on trade, investment and financing, and research. 1. INTRODUCTION The global automotive industry is experiencing a major transformation.

Could India import end-of-life batteries?

Many governments are mandating recycling for end-of-life batteries, but these countries lack adequate recycling capacity. India could import these end-of-life batteries, converting them into black mass that can be processed domestically or, as already occurs, exported overseas.

Does India have a battery production capacity?

Similarly, India does not have sizable production capacity for battery cells (i.e., less than 1 percent of global capacity), but Indian companies are building battery cell production facilities, with LFP chemistries estimated to represent 70 percent of India’s future battery production.

Could India export lead-acid batteries to South Korea?

Similarly, India, which already exports lead-acid batteries to many countries, could export LFP battery cells and battery packs for two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles to countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia. It could continue to export black mass for recycling to South Korea too.