Solid-State EV Battery Plot Thickens As GM Inks Deal with POSCO
CleanTechnica EVs
DECEMBER 6, 2021
GM sharpens its lithium-ion EV battery knives with POSCO Chemical, while also taking a stab at up-and-coming solid-state technology.
LG Energy Solution investing $1.7B to quintuple battery plant capacity in Michigan
Green Car Congress
MARCH 23, 2022
The LGES expansion announcement comes two months after GM announced its $7-billion investment in the state, which includes up to $2.5 billion to build Ultium Cell LLC’s third US battery cell plant in the city of Lansing and Delta Township, a joint venture between GM and LG. million; and.
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Titan Advanced Energy Solutions receives ~1.1M Phase II SBIR award to develop production-ready ultrasound system to identify dangerous Li-ion batteries
Green Car Congress
JULY 27, 2021
Titan Advanced Energy Solutions (Titan), focused on using ultrasound technology to help make batteries run better, safer, and longer, received nearly $1.1 million in Phase II SBIR funding from the US DOE ( earlier post ) to develop an early warning system that detects hazardous conditions in lithium-ion batteries.
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Lux Research: the $40,000, 200-mile-range EV is the biggest coming growth opportunity for energy storage in transportation
Green Car Congress
MARCH 2, 2015
billion worth of energy storage. billion worth of energy storage in 2014. The evolution of the EV—its driving range, battery size, price, and number of players—is therefore the biggest near-term to mid-term question for the energy storage industry, Lux argues. billion worth. Click to enlarge.
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GM Adds Buick To Electric Car Lineup In China
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 7, 2023
With the new Electra 5, GM banks on Buick brand to add high end SUV sizzle to its electric car sales in China.
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GM, LG Chem licensing Argonne Labs layered-layered composite cathode material for Li-ion batteries; substantial increase in energy capacity and safety
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 6, 2011
and the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) have reached a non-exclusive worldwide licensing agreement to use Argonne’s patented composite cathode material for advanced lithium-ion batteries. —Jon Lauckner, President, GM Ventures. General Motors Co.
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GM and ABB to Develop Projects for Re-Use of Volt Battery Packs
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
The two companies are collaborating to determine how the Volt’s 16-kWh lithium-ion batteries can be used to provide stationary electric grid storage systems once the batteries have fulfilled their usefulness in customers’ vehicles. Earlier this month, Nissan Motor Co., Earlier post.).
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GM Begins BrightDrop EV600 Production, Moves Renewable Energy Target Forward
CleanTechnica EVs
OCTOBER 2, 2021
GM has begun small scale production of the BrightDrop EV600 delivery van.
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It’s All About The Lithium As GM And Albemarle Place Bets On New Technology
CleanTechnica EVs
JULY 4, 2021
GM has placed a multi-million dollar bet on direct brine extraction of lithium in the Salton Sea Geothermal Area while Albemarle says its new battery materials innovation center will begin operations this month.
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GM & LG Energy Commit To Second Battery Factory In Tennessee
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 19, 2021
GM has already started reconfiguring its Tennessee factory to build electric cars. Now it has announced a new battery factory in partnership with LG Energy Solution next door.
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111 Skeleton Technologies and Sumitomo Corporation Europe sign agreement to distribute graphene-based ultracapacitors
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 8, 2017
Skeleton Technologies signed a distribution agreement with Sumitomo Corporation Europe with the aim of providing energy storage solutions for the rapidly growing hybrid electric and electric vehicle industry. — Hidenori Eto, GM of Warsaw office of Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited.
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GM Buries Solid-State EV Battery Supply Chain Lede Under Historic $7 Billion Auto News
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 26, 2022
GM has come a long way since the 1966 Electrovair II, with big plans for new EV factories and a little hint about new solid-state EV battery technology.
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GM Reaffirms Commitment to Biofuels, Calls for Ongoing Commercialization and Infrastructure Support
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2010
The energy storage density of liquid fuels far exceeds that of batteries and hydrogen. Source: GM. While improvements in batteries are expected, they still have a 100x lower energy density than liquid fuels. “ Source: GM. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)
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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem
Charged EVs
APRIL 1, 2024
The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. There are currently two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries.
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Lux: micro-hybrids will provide the most economical path for automakers to meet 2025 fuel efficiency targets
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 6, 2016
Among their findings: Micro-hybrids lead the charge based on energy storage advances. Falling prices of lithium-ion batteries, lighter and better-performing 12V and 48V batteries, and better supercapacitors are among the changes powering energy storage. Lighter materials are key.
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Magna E-Car Systems launches demo fleet of 9 Chevrolet Equinox EVs; probing crossover-size EV performance
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 27, 2011
The demonstration project, undertaken jointly with General Motors (GM) and with assistance to Magna E-Car Systems from an Ontario (Canada) government grant, is intended to enable Magna E-Car Systems and GM to gain insight into the performance of larger, crossover-segment class EVs.
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US & South Korean Companies To Onshore More Battery Production To US
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 30, 2023
As Chinese companies control over 70% of lithium-ion battery manufacturing and nearly all stages of the EV battery supply chain, this reliance on China puts […]
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Choice Of Electric-Car Battery Size? GM Investment May Make It Real
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 31, 2011
A recent investment by General Motors in a new lithium-ion battery cathode technology will give the automaker more pricing options for future generation electric vehicles. On January 26, GM announced it had invested $7 million in energy storage systems provider Envia Systems of Newark, California.
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Ohio Can Lead The Electric Vehicle & Clean Energy Economy
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Driven primarily by projected electric vehicle (EV) demand, the global lithium-ion battery industry and its associated supply chain have committed more than $600 billion in funding towards launching new electric vehicle models.
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Li-ion battery maker Boston-Power announces $125M in new financing; focus on and support from China
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
a provider of lithium-ion battery cells, modules and systems ( earlier post ), announced $125 million in new funding from a combination of private equity investment and support from China. CEO, Protean Electric and a 32-year auto industry veteran responsible for the development and production of the GM EV-1. Boston-Power, Inc.,
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Penn State wins EcoCAR 2 Year 2 competition with E85 PHEV
Green Car Congress
MAY 24, 2013
The 15 universities competing in EcoCAR 2 gathered in Yuma, Arizona last week for six days of vehicle testing and evaluation on drive quality and environmental impact at General Motors (GM) Desert Proving Ground. The vehicle uses lithium-ion-phosphate batteries to form the basis for the energy storage system.
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EV Revolution Activated: GM Puts $650 Million Into Securing Its US Lithium Supply
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
No matter how many Super Bowl commercials you run about your EV lineup, no matter how much you talk about your EV leadership, you can only sell as many EVs as you have batteries lined up for. That seems simple enough, right? The thing is, there’s a supply crunch not just for batteries, but also […]
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Aqua Metals is building a more sustainable battery recycling ecosystem – Charged EVs
Baua Electric
APRIL 1, 2024
The economic benefits of recycling Li-ion batteries are clear, but at present, only a small percentage of them are recycled. The two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries are pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy. There are currently two main processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries.
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Chevy’s Not Taking Any Chances With Bolt Battery Packs
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 20, 2023
It turns out that GM’s battery software errs far on the side of caution for Bolts and Bolt EUVs after the fire recall. Some recent posts on Reddit give us some news that might look bad on the surface but really show us something good. As you can see in the image above, there’s a […]
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GM & Lithion Announce an Investment & Strategic Partnership Agreement to Pursue a Circular EV Battery Ecosystem
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Normally, it’s us EV enthusiasts and EV media who have to debunk all of the FUD. “The grid can’t handle EVs!” ” they say. “Batteries are toxic, and you can’t recycle them!” ” they go to next.
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Range-Extended Electric Hummer H3E by Raser Drives 50+ All-Electric Miles in Test Drive
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 26, 2009
A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage. Propulsion comes from a 200 kW Raser Symetron traction motor mated to a 4–speed automatic transmission. SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power.
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231 Under Wanxiang, Li-ion battery maker A123 Systems to increase focus on low-voltage hybrids
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 9, 2013
A123 Systems LLC, a developer and manufacturer of Nanophosphate lithium iron phosphate batteries and systems, has outlined its new organizational structure and strategic focus as a member of the Wanxiang Group, which acquired nearly all of A123’s businesses last January. Bud Collins remains president of A123 Energy Solutions.
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Nissan and Sumitomo to Launch Second-Life Venture for EV Battery Packs; 4R Business Model
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2009
and Sumitomo Corporation are planning to initiate a business venture to “Reuse, Resell, Refabricate and Recycle” (4R) lithium-ion batteries previously used in electric cars, giving them a second-life as energy-storage solutions in markets worldwide. Nissan Motor Co.,
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Volvo & Northvolt 3,000-Job Battery Plant, GM × Lightning eMotors, UK EV Sales — EV News Today
CleanTechnica EVs
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
It’s time for another roundup of EV news releases from the past day or so. Check out the hottest EV news below. We’ve also included a few solar power stories.
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GM Electrochemists Suggest Ongoing Investment in Both Battery and Fuel Cell Research; Connecting the Science with Vehicle Engineering
Green Car Congress
JULY 15, 2010
Projected incremental mass due to the energy storage and electricity generation system for (a) a 100- and (b) 300-mile range for a battery electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle. One promising direction is the development of materials that enable the intercalation of more than one lithium ion per transition metal, they note.
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Automotive Partnership Canada awarding nearly $19M to 6 new projects; lightweight materials, lower-cost fuel cells and Li-ion batteries
Green Car Congress
MARCH 22, 2012
GM Canada, and Hydrogenics. Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) are being developed worldwide as clean energy conversion devices. Long-Lived, High-Energy-Density and Low-Cost Lithium-Ion Batteries for Automotive, Grid Energy and Medical. APC Investment: $5,500,000 (through NSERC and NRC).
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Chrysler LLC Forms Strategic Alliance with A123Systems for First Generation of ENVI Electric Vehicle Lineup
Green Car Congress
APRIL 6, 2009
Chrysler LLC and A123Systems have signed an agreement stating that A123Systems will supply Nanophosphate lithium-ion prismatic cells, and jointly developed battery modules and packs, for Chrysler’s first-generation ENVI Range-extended Electric Vehicles and battery-only Electric Vehicles. A123Systems has applied for $1.84 Earlier post.)
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Lux: Bosch’s acquisition of Seeo risky but worthwhile; likely start of a spree of buying advanced battery developers
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 28, 2015
The Bosch-Seeo link up highlights the strategic importance of advanced energy storage for the automotive value chain. Such ambitions are well-matched to taking a risk on next-generation batteries beyond lithium-ion (Li-ion), such as Seeo’s.
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Raser Technologies and Hyundai Heavy Industries To Collaborate on Development of Renewable Energy and Extended Range Electric Vehicles
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2010
A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage. The H3 EREV uses a 200 kW Raser Symetron traction motor mated to a 4–speed automatic transmission. SIDI turbocharged engine provides electrical power.
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False Starts: The Story of Vehicle-to-Grid Power
Cars That Think
MARCH 11, 2023
The need for large-scale electrochemical energy storage as a grid-stabilizing source of demand disappeared. When utilities considered storage technology at all in the succeeding decades, it was generally in the form of pumped-storage hydropower, an expensive piece of infrastructure that could be built only in hilly terrain.
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138 Envia Systems announcement may herald the first wave of DOE-supported commercial high energy density Li-ion cells with Si-C anodes
Green Car Congress
MARCH 6, 2012
LIB capacity is limited in part by the intercalation of Li ions by the anode material—i.e., higher capacity batteries require anode materials that can accommodate more lithium ions. GM is also an investor, having put $7 million into the company. demonstrated a cathode specific energy of 255 mAh g -1.
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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???
Cars That Think
APRIL 4, 2022
The problem is that lithium-ion cells remain expensive, heavy, and in critically short supply around the world. GM engineers showed us a charge session with the Hummer’s battery briefly sucking up juice at 348 kW—near the peak output of a 350-kW charger, and faster than any EV I’ve seen or tested.
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107 FEV Showcased Partner and Internal Advanced Hybrid Development Projects at SAE World Congress; Demonstrations of Capability
Green Car Congress
APRIL 24, 2009
A 100 kW Rase Symetron generator, driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L A liquid-cooled, 41 kWh lithium-ion battery pack operates at 700V and provides the energy storage. The energy storage system consists of a 20 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery pack that operates at 346V, with a Delphi DC/DC converter.
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150 VW Jumps on the Bandwagon
Plug In Partners
JUNE 30, 2008
Much like GM's system in development for the Volt , the car's lithium ion battery power supply is supplemented by a traditional gasoline engine for long distance travel. VW says the car will use lithium-ion batteries and have an all-electric range of 31 miles.
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Honda Paves Its Own Path With The Introduction Of The 0 Series Platform
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 16, 2024
Honda initially pinned its hopes of building the zero emission future of transportation on its hydrogen platform. It built up. continued] The post Honda Paves Its Own Path With The Introduction Of The 0 Series Platform appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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