Toshiba India to supply batteries for EVage’s electric vans

BENGALURU, Oct 11 (Reuters) – The Indian unit of Japan’s Toshiba (6502.T) will supply its SCiB rechargeable lithium-ion cells for 10,000 electric delivery vans made by Indian start-up EVage, the companies said on Tuesday.This is the first deployment of lithium titanium oxide (LTO) cells into commercial delivery vans and will help EVage vehicles with battery safety and performance, the companies said.Chandigarh-based EVage had raised $28 million from U.S.-based venture capital firm RedBlue Capital earlier this year, to help complete its factory in northern India and begin delivery of vehicles. read more Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterLike electric vehicle (EV) makers Rivian in the United States and Arrival in the UK, EVage is betting on delivery companies globally to shift to cleaner mobility.In India’s nascent EV market, Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) aims to…

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