Battery degradation affects the performance and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries, crucial for electric vehicles and energy storage. This project studies key degradation modes—loss of active material, lithium inventory, and conduction efficiency—under various conditions. Insights will help extend battery life, improve performance, and support sustainable energy technologies.
Punjab has significant potential for electric vehicle (EV) growth, given its large population, road network, and increasing vehicle numbers. The transportation sector, dominated by fossil fuels, is the largest contributor to emissions in Pakistan, making EVs crucial for reducing pollution and meeting climate goals. The province aims to implement EV policies and infrastructure to accelerate adoption and address range anxiety.
The project will develop a big-data platform for swappable battery charging, focusing on 3-wheelers. It will collect data from vehicle components and vending machines via the CAN protocol and transmit it to a central server. This data will be used to provide real-time battery information to users via a mobile app, optimize charging station distribution, and inform policy for electric mobility.
The project aims to enhance the industry value chain by exploring new business models and supply chain issues to shape effective policies and regulations. It focuses on understanding factors that support EV adoption and supply chain development in developing countries, especially Pakistan. LUMS plans to establish a Center for Electric Mobility (CEM) to facilitate stakeholder collaboration and drive this transformation.
The project will create a framework to assess the automotive industry's readiness for Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) manufacturing through market studies involving interviews and surveys with manufacturers of BEVs and their key components.
This LUMS project, assessed Pakistan's EV and battery market through over 100 interviews with industry and public sector representatives. It analysed the current and future market state, reviewed the Electric Vehicle Policy, and compared local EV policies with those of regional countries to identify best practices.
The project reviews Pakistan's transportation sector, forecasts growth, and compares EV targets with other countries. It assesses electricity supply, economic challenges, and the impact of emissions and petroleum costs, concluding with policy recommendations for key government entities to support EV growth.
The project develops a plan for DC-fast charging infrastructure on Pakistan's highways, identifying 85 optimal locations, with 15 prioritized for initial development. A case study forecasts the need for 3 to 8 chargers at each of five sites on M-2 by 2030, depending on EV adoption rates. The preliminary business model suggests low charging tariffs to promote EV adoption and proposes a profit-sharing model with nearby businesses and the use of portable chargers for capacity optimization.
The LUMS e-Mobility Research and Development Center, focuses on advancing electric vehicle technology in Pakistan through battery and motor testing. It supports the development of an indigenous EV market and runs a pilot project with 20 electric rickshaws in Multan, which shows significant energy and CO2 emission savings compared to traditional LPG rickshaws.
The project, aims to develop and promote affordable zero-emission vehicles for urban transport to cut pollution and support cleaner cities. It focuses on advancing green technologies and sustainable transport options.
The project aims to build a network of EV charging stations powered entirely by renewable energy in Pakistan. It seeks to reduce the carbon footprint of urban transport, promote EV adoption, and support the country's climate goals.
In 2023, LUMS, conducted a study on the indigenization of Pakistan's EV value chain, focusing on two- and three-wheelers, which make up over 80% of the transport network. The report analyses the current market, identifies short- to long-term opportunities, addresses manufacturers' and users' financing challenges, and recommends improving access to EV financing and promoting gender equality and social inclusion, including subsidized financing schemes.
The project seeks to boost EV adoption in Pakistan by deploying 4,000 electric three-wheelers in Multan, supported by solar-powered charging station with battery-swapping points provided at various locations in the city, while promoting sustainable mobility and reducing emissions.
LUMS is conducting a pilot project in Multan, deploying 20 electric rickshaws and two charging stations for swappable battery-based electric three-wheelers. The project aims to evaluate the technical and financial feasibility of adopting electric vehicles through data-driven financial models like Mobility-as-a-Service and subscription plans.