Lithium-ion cell refurbishment and recycling and Battery waste management rules 2022. This industry needs urgent attention and needs categorical financial support from government and Industry. However, this remains highly neglected.

Two wheelers, EVs, and Commercial vehicles are still not tested for crash test unlike four wheelers. This is more pertinent for Indian and Asian subcontinent. I tried to argue the case and proposed few possible tests to make these vehicles more safer.

Critical minerals and LiB chemistries are still evolving. Marke is not yet convinced that a particular cell chemistry will stay for long (>5 years) without facing significant challenge. Also, the silver lining that scope of improvement is huge is helping the proliferation but also acting as deterrent for traditional manufacturers, who are not habituated of playing with economies of scale.