China's zero-Covid policy, which has snarled supply chains and hurt production, prompted LGES to seek EV-battery factory sites elsewhere in Asia

Elon Musk, its chief executive, has demanded the company ramp up battery production, especially of its so-called 4680, denoting the diameter (46mm) and height (80mm)

Azis Armand, chief executive of Indika, Indonesia's third biggest coal producer, said a feasibility study for the proposed joint venture is being prepared

Attero Recycling, based near Delhi, plans to build EV battery recycling facilities in Indonesia, Poland and the US as it aims to be a global player

EVs make up only 1% of total car sales in India, however, with high battery prices and an inadequate charging network holding back buyers

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