
South Africa plans to change its auto-industry incentive programme to channel more support to electric-vehicle battery manufacturers, boosting the nation’s prospects of becoming a manufacturing hub for the fast-growing technology.

Himadri Speciality Chemicals invested ₹18 crore more in Sicona Battery Technologies to strengthen its EV battery materials business and India expansion plans.
Opportunities in the silicon anode battery market include demand for longer-lasting, compact batteries for EVs and consumer electronics, collaboration for innovation, increased venture funding, and regional manufacturing expansion, particularly in Asia-Pacifi…