Panel Discussion

Panel Discussion: EVs - Road to Net Zero or an E-Waste Challenge?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are hailed as critical to achieving net-zero emissions, with the potential to cut 20% of global transport emissions through zero-tailpipe pollution and renewable energy integration. Their synergy with smart grids, battery innovations, and circular economy models positions them as transformative tools for decarbonizing mobility.

Yet, the EV revolution brings a hidden challenge: mounting e-waste from lithium-ion batteries. By 2030, India alone could face a 500% surge in battery waste, with current recycling rates below 20% globally. Informal disposal practices risk contaminating ecosystems with toxic materials like cobalt and lithium, undermining sustainability goals.

This panel will dissect this dual reality—exploring how EVs can accelerate climate action while addressing urgent questions about responsible battery lifecycle management, policy frameworks like India’s Battery Waste Management Rules 2022, and scalable recycling technologies. Join experts to debate solutions balancing innovation with…