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SB LiMotive to supply Mahindra & Mahindra with Li-ion pack for hybrid SUV in 2013

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The company is also present in the United States through its subsidiary Cobasys. SB LiMotive has opted for prismatic battery cells, and currently offers eight types of cell from 5 Ah up to 60 Ah across the five VDA classes. Three of the five standardized VDA classes are based on SB LiMotive formats.

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Samsung SDI-Bosch Li-ion joint venture SB LiMotive targeting battery capacity for about 50,000 EVs by 2013, 180,000 by 2015

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SB LiMotive, the Samsung SDI-Bosch Li-ion 50:50 joint venture formed in 2008 ( earlier post ) has been working on developing automotive lithium-ion energy-storage systems, including various sizes of cell, entire battery systems, and battery management systems, as well as its production capacity. Click to enlarge.

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BMW Group and Samsung SDI expand partnership on electric drive batteries; i3, i8 and additional hybrid models

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Similarly, the 20 Ah-class cells (26 Ah and 28 Ah) offer the highest volumetric power and energy density. Samsung SDI is currently developing next generation batteries for electric cars together with the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC). Ah/11 Ah “Hi-Cap” for Micro-/Mild-HEV.

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US DOE awards more than $175M to 40 projects for advanced vehicle research and development

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This project will investigate the use of ionic liquids as a new class of multi-functional (anti-wear and friction modifier) lubricant additives to allow the use of lower viscosity engine oils, to improve engine efficiency. United States Automotive Materials Partnership, LLC. United States Automotive Materials Partnership, LLC.

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DOE Award Supports Largest Single Deployment of EVs and Infrastructure Yet; Up to 5,000 Nissan LEAF EVs in 5 Regions

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This is a major step in promoting zero-emission mobility in the United States. Designed specifically for a lithium-ion battery-powered chassis, Nissan LEAF is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of 100 miles on a city drive cycle (LA4). Nissan introduced the LEAF on 2 August.

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