C4V’s Gigafactory Innovations

SHAILESH UPRETI

SHAILESH UPRETI
C4V’s Gigafactory Innovations

Discover how AI and Industrial IoT are transforming battery manufacturing—could these technologies be the key to achieving higher production yields and quality control?

In this episode, Nidhi Arora interviews Shailesh Upreti, founder and CEO of C4V, a leading lithium-ion battery company. They explore C4V's unique franchise-style gigafactory model in emerging markets like India and South America, along with innovations like cobalt- and nickel-free high-voltage phosphate chemistry and the Lyser platform. Shailesh also shares his inspiring journey from India to running IM3NY in New York.

With a strong chemistry background and collaboration with Nobel laureate Stan Whittingham, Shailesh has positioned C4V at the forefront of battery technology. The company uses AI and Industrial IoT to launch gigafactories in emerging markets, focusing on quality control and efficiency.

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Discussion Points

  • Shailesh Upreti, explains how their franchise-like business model empowers local partners to deploy gigafactories in emerging markets with a robust supply chain.
  • Building a $2 billion battery factory is complex, but modular plant designs help prevent obsolescence by allowing seamless integration of new innovations and chemistries.
  • AI and Industrial IoT are transforming battery manufacturing, with tools like Digital DNA enhancing automation, quality control, and production yields through data science.
  • Shailesh reflects on his journey from India to New York, studying with top scientists and founding C4V, showcasing his dedication to sustainable energy solutions.
  • Lithium-ion batteries will remain dominant for decades, expanding across sectors like transportation and electronics due to their affordability and customization potential.
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