Battrixx appoints Yashodhan Pramod Gokhale as CTO

Battrixx, the battery division of Kabra ExtrusionTechnik Limited, has appointed Yashodhan Pramod Gokhale as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). 

Gokhale has over 18 years of experience in academic and professional research focused on High-Voltage Systems in E-Mobility, Energy Storage, and Emerging Technologies such as Lithium-ion, Sodium-ion, Aluminum-ion, Solid State Batteries, Fuel Cells, Green Hydrogen, Chemicals, and Nanomaterials. 

As CTO, Gokhale's responsibilities will involve creating and executing business and sales strategies, establishing internal department processes, and consistently enhancing these processes. 

Before becoming a part of Battrixx, Gokhale shared his skills with companies like Tata Motors, Kalyani Power, Octillion Power Systems, and National Chemical Laboratory. He specialises in Nano Process Development and Optimisation, Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing, Product Life-Cycle Validation, and Cost-Effective Lithium-ion Battery Deployment in Solar and Telecom projects. 

Gokhale completed his Ph.D. in Germany in 2010. He was honored with awards and scholarships from the Royal Society of Chemistry and the German government. He also holds an MSc in Physical Chemistry from the University of Pune, which set the groundwork for his career. With more than 10 research papers and books published about innovative material development in Lithium-ion batteries, Gokhale is known as an expert in the field. 

According to a report by Mobility Outlook, on February 9, Kabra Extrusiontechnik shared that its Board has given the green light to a plan. This plan involves creating a fresh manufacturing plant in North India. The plant will be used to make modern Lithium-ion battery packs and other related items through its fully-owned subsidiary. 

This move is aimed at allowing Battrixx, the subsidiary, to gain a bigger part of the e-mobility market in North India. The new plant will offer support to new customers who are in the business of electric 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers, and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). 

The new facility is set to have an annual production capacity of 0.75 Gwh. This announcement aligns with the company’s strategy focused on specific regions and a strong commitment to being eco-friendly. It's projected to start full operations by the third quarter of the financial year 2023-2024.