Pakistan takes major step towards local lithium battery production
Key takeaways
- Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar said local production of lithium-ion batteries will create a new industrial sector in Pakistan.
- A major breakthrough has been reported on local manufacturing of lithium batteries used in electric bikes, vehicles and solar systems.
- Engineering company EV Technologies has proposed the project.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI, June 28: Pakistan and a Chinese firm have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mo U) for manufacturing lithium batteries locally, a move officials say will lay the foundation for a new industrial revolution, ARY News reported.
Speaking at the ceremony, Prime Minister’s Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar said local production of lithium-ion batteries will create a new industrial sector in Pakistan. He added that the combination of Chinese technology and Pakistani capability will open new avenues for industrial growth.
A major breakthrough has been reported on local manufacturing of lithium batteries used in electric bikes, vehicles and solar systems.