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Under the agreement, CATL will become Honda’s partner in the field of lithium-ion EV batteries. CATL will guarantee the supply to Honda of about 56 GWh of lithium-ion EV batteries before 2027. Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., CATL currently uses NCM as a core material in its automotive cells; energy density is as high as 240 Wh/kg.

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JANUARY 26, 2011

-based Envia Systems to provide GM’s battery engineering team with access to advanced lithium-ion cathode technology that delivers higher cell energy density and lower cost. In a separate agreement, GM has secured the right to use Envia’s advanced cathode material for future GM electrically driven vehicles.

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Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced an agreement with Li-Cycle to recycle up to 100% of the material scrap from battery cell manufacturing. —Ajay Kochhar, Li-Cycle’s president and CEO and co-founder. —Ken Morris, GM vice president of Electric and Autonomous Vehicles.

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Among the projects selected were one by Ford and one by GM, both on aspects of batteriess.

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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. It will take us some years.

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MAY 20, 2015

will supply 5,000 W/kg high power density prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for the new MY 2016 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid ( earlier post ). In addition to this, the battery’s ability to maintain its high output power density in GM evaluations, even under extremely low temperatures such as the -30 ˚C cold region test, led to its adoption.

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earlier post ) and others—used as high-capacity anodes in advanced Li-ion batteries. The lithium ions that penetrate through the mechanically rigid shell react with the inner silicon wall, which softens significantly on considerable Li insertion and expands inward. Yi Cui (e.g., The structure ruptures at ? =

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DECEMBER 17, 2018

lithium-sulfur (Li-S) and lithium selenium (Li-Se) systems— are promising candidates for high energy electrical storage solution. However, in order to achieve competitive energy density compared to current Li-ion batteries (i.e. > Lithium-chalcogen batteries—e.g., Scheme of SPC synthesis route.

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DECEMBER 25, 2010

Researchers from General Motors Global Research & Development Center and HRL Labs report enhancing the high rate capability of Li-ion anode materials through the used of vertically aligned graphene nanosheets on the current collector. Their paper is in press in the journal Electrochemistry Communications. —Xiao et al.

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OCTOBER 27, 2015

Researchers from the University of Waterloo and General Motors Global Research and Development Center have developed a new electrode material for Li-ion batteries that leverages the strong covalent interactions that occur between silicon, sulfur, defects and nitrogen. DE-AC02-05CH11231, subcontract no.

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JUNE 19, 2014

The 3M-led project, which includes Umicore, Army Research Laboratory, Berkeley Lab, Leyden Energy and GM Research and Development, is receiving $3 million in DOE funding. Chris Johnson at Argonne National Laboratory and continued at Farasis Energy on an ion-exchange synthesis approach. Envia is leading a $3.8-million Batteries'

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MARCH 6, 2012

As an example, the military’s BB-2590 Li-ion battery used in a range of portable systems calls for a cycle life of ≥224 and ≥ 3 years.). LIB capacity is limited in part by the intercalation of Li ions by the anode material—i.e., GM is also an investor, having put $7 million into the company.

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-based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions targeted for heavy-duty mobility applications. XALT Energy specializes in applying lithium-ion technology to large-scale, high-energy, high-power storage solutions for industries including commercial transportation, rail, marine, industrial operations and automotive.

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APRIL 23, 2015

Eguana Technologies, a supplier of power control and conversion solutions for distributed energy storage systems and Li-ion manufacturer LG Chem have combined their technologies under a multi-year agreement to deliver a certified, fully integrated energy storage system (ESS) Eguana calls “AC Battery”.

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MAY 31, 2011

SK Innovation has broken ground for an automotive Li-ion battery plant in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. Chosun Ilbo. Scheduled to be completed next year, the W250 billion facility will be able to produce batteries for some 25,000 electric vehicles per year (US$1=W1,080).

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AUGUST 15, 2011

A123 Systems is currently in production on 10 transportation programs with its Li-ion batteries and has been sourced for production on an additional 10, according to the company’s current investor presentation. A123 Systems says it has 20 production programs and a growing development pipeline. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Photo by Jeffrey Sauger for GM) Click to enlarge. Tom Stephens, GM vice chairman of product development, made the announcement during the Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City, Michigan. The new five-passenger crossover will build on the success GM has had with the Buick Enclave. Source: GM Click to enlarge.

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JULY 2, 2009

will spend an estimated ¥20-30 billion (US$207-310 million) to boost production capacity for lithium-ion batteries for hybrid light-duty vehicles, targeting a 70-fold increase by 2015. Hitachi has already received orders for enough lithium ion batteries for 100,000 hybrid autos that General Motors Corp. plans to sell from next year.

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JUNE 9, 2009

In a presentation on needs and challenges for long Li-ion system life at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference 2009 (AABC 2009) in Long Beach, Joe LoGrasso, Engineering Manager in GM’s Global Battery Systems Engineering Group, noted that long-term commercial success may depend on the convergence of cell formats, and urged the discussion to begin (..)

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APRIL 18, 2009

As part of a reorganization effort designed to optimize its lithium-ion battery businesses, Hitachi will consolidate all its automotive battery work to Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd, its joint venture formed in 2004 with Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co. Li-ion cell and module. and Hitachi Maxwell Ltd. Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd.

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MAY 27, 2009

Researchers from General Motors R&D Center and the University of Michigan are developing a method for the direct in situ measurement of lithium ion (Li + ) transport rates in a functioning Li-ion cell. Harris’s goal for the project is to try to understand degradation mechanisms of lithium-ion cells.

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Among the awardees are Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America and GM, with separate projects on Li-sulfur batteries, as two of the fifteen Phase 1 “Battery Seedling” Projects. Research innovative iron-based materials for high energy cathodes for high energy lithium ion battery technologies. General Motors LLC.

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MAY 19, 2014

in the field of coated separator films for lithium-ion batteries. Under the agreement, Ube Maxell acquires patent use rights from LG Chem for ceramic coating of separator substrates, which are a key component of lithium-ion batteries. Ube Maxell is a joint venture between Ube Industries, Ltd. and Hitachi Maxell, Ltd. Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Li-ion manufacturer Boston-Power, Inc., announced that former GM executive Robert C. From 1994 to 2002, Purcell led the GM Advanced Technology Vehicles Group (GM ATV). In addition to his responsibilities at GM ATV, he also served as chairman of the GM-Ovonic Advanced Battery Joint Venture.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2009

ActaCell, a Li-ion battery spin-off from the University of Texas at Austin, was selected by the state of Texas, through the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the Central Texas Regional Center of Innovation and Commercialization (CenTex RCIC), to be awarded investment by the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (ETF). Earlier post.)

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MARCH 26, 2018

We are at a crossroads in terms of balancing two promising technologies: (1) higher energy density (Wh/L) and specific energy (Wh/kg) batteries, relative to today’s conventional graphite/metal-oxide lithium ion systems, and (2) fast-charge capability, defined here as greater than Level 2 charging, or greater than about 20 kW.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014

a developer of technologies enabling the cost-effective aftermarket addition of plug-in hybrid capability to new or existing vehicles ( earlier post ), plans to extend its EchoDrive plug-in hybrid system to GM 2500 and 3500 vans, including the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana, model years 2010-2014. Echo Automotive, Inc., Click to enlarge.

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MAY 6, 2013

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 Buick LaCrosse and Regal, and model year 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco vehicles equipped with the eAssist light electrification system. kW Li-ion battery pack (15 kW peak power) using cylindrical power-optimized cells from Hitachi. Earlier post.) Earlier post.).

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CPI) shortly after GM selected CPI and its parent LG Chem as the provider for the Li-ion batteries for the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (E-REV) Chevy Volt. (GM GM plans to handle module and pack assembly itself, earlier post.) billion, and spends $60 million annually on Li-ion battery research and development.

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GM Korea introduced the Alpheon eAssist, the first hybrid vehicle from the company and the first hybrid vehicle in its segment in Korea. 179 hp at 6,700 rpm; 233 N·m torque) supplemented by a small Li-ion battery pack and a 17.6-kW, In 2010, GM Korea sold domestically and exported more than 1.84 Earlier post.).

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MARCH 11, 2011

GM’s eAssist light electrification system—currently offered as the base powertrain in the full-sized 2012 Buick LaCrosse and offered on the 2012 Buick Regal—uses a 115V, 0.5 kWh lithium-ion battery system built with Hitachi third-generation power-optimized cells. Hitachi automotive Li-ion HEV power cells.

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MAY 8, 2009

Sakti3, the Michigan Li-ion manufacturing battery startup headed by Dr. Ann Marie Sastry ( earlier post ) will pursue loans to accelerate its commercialization plans from the US Department of Energy’s $2 billion Electric Drive Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative, funded through the Recovery Act. Michigan Business Review.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2011

In a presentation at the 2011 Advanced Automotive Battery Conference (AABC) in Pasadena, California last week, Daniel Andree, a battery development engineer at Audi AG, outlined the implementation of a Sanyo lithium-ion battery pack in the upcoming 2012 Audi Q5 compact crossover hybrid. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 7, 2012

GM is continuing the deployment of the eAssist light electrification system ( earlier post ) as a standard across its platforms. kW Li-ion battery pack (15 kW peak power) using cylindrical power-optimized cells from Hitachi. Power Modules and Inverter Evaluation for GM Electrification Architectures ( SAE 2012-04-16 ).

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

During a talk at the recent Electrification Experience symposium ( earlier post ), Lauckner briefly outlined GM’s efforts to leverage three sources of technology: technology developed in house, through R&D or advanced engineering; technology from outside the company from startups; and technology from suppliers and engineering firms.

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GM’s EN-V concept vehicles ( earlier post ), performed an autonomous driving demonstration today for the first time outside the SAIC-GM Pavilion at Shanghai’s Expo Park. GM engineers also demonstrated how EN-V can help users stay connected to their “social networks” while on the go. The EN-V vehicles are powered by a 3.2

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The Malibu hybrid shares components with two other GM mild hybrids: the Saturn Aura and Vue hybrids. GM’s next-generation mild hybrid system, which was announced in 2008 ( earlier post ), is scheduled to debut in MY 2011, powered by a lithium-ion battery from Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd (HVE).

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