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Profile: Li-ion Provider Compact Power, Inc. Focusing on the Automotive and Vehicle Markets

Green Car Congress

CPI, established in 2001, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LG Chem of Korea. In Li-ion batteries, Li ions (Li + ) leave the cathode during charging and move through the electrolyte and separator to intercalate into the anode. As the technology gets fixed, the anode is more of an issue related to fast charge. Company Overview.

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Perspective: A View Into the New GM

Green Car Congress

As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Re-badging is a sensitive topic with the OEMs and their desire to highlight the differences among brands. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI). Earlier post.).

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Driving on sunshine

Plug in America

I charge at night, when rates are lowest, so there’s a speck of non-renewable energy in my battery. “I haven’t paid for electricity for my house or my EV since 2001,” he says. “I’ve had to pay the electric meter charge, but not a penny for the actual energy.” So here’s the serious part.

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