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CATL to license LFP battery tech to General Motors

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CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd) is negotiating with General Motors (GM) to license its LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology. Based on local reports in China, negotiations between CATL and General Motors are just starting. Last year, Ford announced plans to build a $3.5

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SES begins pilot production of solvent-in-salt electrolyte for hybrid Li-metal batteries

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(SES), a developer of high-performance hybrid lithium-metal rechargeable (Li-Metal) batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications ( earlier post ), has established the first pilot production line capable of scaling up high-concentration, solvent-in-salt electrolyte production. Earlier post.)

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Shanghai General Motors introduces Sail SPRINGO EV at Auto Guangzhou 2012; green technology strategy to 2020

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At the opening of Auto Guangzhou 2012, Shanghai General Motors launched its first localized new energy vehicle, the Sail SPRINGO EV. The vehicle was developed by Shanghai GM and the Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center (PATAC), making it the first production electric vehicle created by a Chinese joint venture. Click to enlarge.

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GM reports first Chevrolet Silverado EV delivery results for Q3 2023

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General Motors (GM) recently released a report revealing the delivery results of the first Chevrolet Silverado EVs. The fully electric pickup truck can recharge at charging stations across the United States. General Motors reported EV sales increased 28% in Q3 compared to the second quarter of 2023.

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GlobalData: Venture capital deals value in advanced batteries skyrocketed 850% YoY in 2021

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In December 2021, it received $930 million from Sichuan Energy Investment, Han’s Laser Technology, and others to expand the production facilities and R&D centers for its energy-dense and safe lithium iron phosphate batteries. China-based SVOLT manufactures lithium-ion batteries for EVs and energy storage.

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SES expands in South Korea to facilitate commercialization of Li-metal batteries

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Boston-based SES AI Corporation, a developer of high-performance lithium-metal (Li-Metal) rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and other applications, has incorporated its subsidiary SES Korea and plans to build a pre-production facility in South Korea. It’s all about speed and winning the race. Tianqi Lithium HK Co.

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US designates Graphite One Project as “High-Priority Infrastructure Project”

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What we expect from the Biden Administration is to simply make one of their policies to make gigafactories across the whole country at scale in order to turbo-charge and protect their biggest automobile companies such as Ford Motor Co. and General Motors. —Simon Moores of the UK’s Benchmark Minerals Intelligence.

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