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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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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. Schematic of electrode process design. (a)

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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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JUNE 19, 2014

CAM-7 has been evaluated in high energy and high power cell designs both at TIAX and by other companies. TIAX proposes that using a blended Si/hard carbon anode will allow the design of cells capable of delivering high energy during EV operation and high power during HEV mode of the battery. Ah and 247 Wh/kg. Envia is leading a $3.8-million

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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”. Basic product capacity is 6.4

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APRIL 18, 2016

At the 2016 SAE World Congress, GM engineers presented a paper describing the development of the new hybrid powertrain for the popular mid-size sedan. GM chose the displacement as a result of system balancing of engine vs. battery size and power to meet packaging constraints and the performance and fuel economy targets for the vehicle.

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JUNE 9, 2009

To be able to quickly adapt product designs, LoGrasso said, OEMs need a reduction in the wide range of cell formats and sizes. Prismatic can/box cell (Ni plated steel, Al or plastic), with flattened spiral wound or parallel plate electrodes. Is this [convergence] possible? Is it probable? It won’t be easy. It must be addressed.

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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. Click to enlarge.

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JULY 12, 2017

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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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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OCTOBER 28, 2011

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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JULY 16, 2023

In September 2022, DIU issued an award to the first of five vendors, GM Defense, to develop a battery pack prototype for testing and analysis on DoD platforms. Designed for flexibility, modularity, and compatibility, Canoo’s battery system is future-proofed in its capability to incorporate the latest advancements of battery technology.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

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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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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AUGUST 25, 2011

General Motors and LG Group will jointly design and engineer future electric vehicles, expanding a relationship built on LG’s work as the battery cell supplier for the Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera extended-range EVs. Teams of LG and GM engineers will work together on key components, as well as vehicle structures and architectures.

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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. Overview of the pack cooling design.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2016

kWh Li-ion battery; and. GM eliminated mechanical oil pumps on the system; the TPIM contains a 2 kW electric oil pump driver. GM designed the new powersplit transmission specifically to be able to use an induction machine for Motor A without a reduction in overall efficiency. Bottom: CT6 high-voltage architecture.

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Cadillac Volt PHEV Design 150

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OCTOBER 9, 2013

A123’s transportation business continues to serve customers including BAE Systems, BMW, Daimler, GM and SAIC, among others. Earlier post.) (A123’s battery research and development organization, which successfully commercialized the Nanophosphate cathode material, has continued to contribute advances in battery materials and cell design.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

an Ann Arbor-based developer of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, announced the combined investment of $4.2M 20090326696 : Computational Method for Design and Manufacture of Electrochemical Systems. GM Ventures is making strategic investments in new technology to support our core automotive business. Sakti3, Inc.,

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

A team from General Motors Global Research & Development Center in Michigan has developed a new double-layered core–shell structure of polymer-coated carbon–sulfur to confine better the sulfur/polysulfides in the electrode of lithium–sulfur (Li/S) batteries and to improve the batteries’ cycling stability and Columbic efficiency.

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MARCH 22, 2012

GM Canada, and Hydrogenics. Long-Lived, High-Energy-Density and Low-Cost Lithium-Ion Batteries for Automotive, Grid Energy and Medical. This project is led by Jeff Dahn, Dalhousie University, in partnership with 3M Canada, GM Canada, Magna E-Car Systems, Medtronic Energy and Component Center, and Nova Scotia Power.

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JULY 15, 2010

ion batteries provide a pathway for efficient use of renewable-sourced electricity in the transportation sector, but it is possible that fundamental physical limitations may prevent pure Li-ion-based BEVs from ever delivering the freedom of providing long trips, with intermittent quick refills, that consumers currently receive from their cars.

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OCTOBER 1, 2013

developer of a low-cost hybrid electric powertrain designed specifically for class 1 to 4 commercial fleet use ( earlier post ), unveiled its third-generation XL3 product release for model year 2014 vehicles. The XL3 system features a patent-pending inline traction motor system design, the newest upgrade for its hybrid conversion system.

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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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JUNE 11, 2014

ZAP, over the last few years has been pursuing the EV fleet market in the US, and developed a custom designed power train for a US delivery fleet with the goal of becoming a supplier for the electric powertrain which will replace the gasoline ones currently being used.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

GM is unveiling the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist—incorporating its second-generation belt-alternator-starter (BAS) hybrid technology—which increases fuel economy by 25% compared to the four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain in the 2011 LaCrosse. The eAssist system’s 115V air-cooled lithium-ion battery bolsters the 2.4L

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APRIL 14, 2009

billion in Li-ion manufacturing facilities in the state. JCS announced plans to invest $220 million in a new advanced-battery manufacturing facility to produce lithium-ion cells for automotive applications—its first in the US. The Michigan Economic Growth Authority (MEGA) Board awarded $543.5 and LG Chem-Compact Power Inc.

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Tax Credit Michigan Li-ion Tax 150

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AUGUST 22, 2019

They promise twice the energy density of today’s lithium-ion batteries with graphite anodes, so they could last longer and weigh less. Inactive lithium is also made up of another component: lithium ions, which are the building blocks of the SEI layer. Meanwhile, the amount of lithium ions from the SEI layer consistently stays low.

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MARCH 2, 2015

By 2020, this new EV battleground should account for $5 billion or more in Li-ion battery sales, because it combines larger packs (around 50 kWh) with more sales (hundreds of thousands of vehicles). Even at higher volumes, it is likely that current Li-ion battery packs cost about $400/kWh to $500/kWh for most OEMs.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2009

The 17 designs range from systems using on-board hydrogen fuel cells to full battery-electric vehicles. While each of the 17 EcoCAR designs is unique, there are common attributes including: All of the vehicles have plug-in capability. All of the designs use lithium-ion battery technology.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

State-of-the-art energy density figures for lithium-ion batteries stand today near 700 Wh/l and 300 Wh/kg. The price of lithium-ion batteries is measured in units of dollars per kWh. Generally, there is a natural design tension between increasing energy density and fast charging. Energy is measured in units of kWh.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The new REVA NXG introduced at IAA, due for production in 2011, features a Li-ion phosphate pack. Karl Slym, President and Managing Director, GM India. Nick Reilly, President of GM International Operations. Click to enlarge. At the Frankfurt Motor Show (IAA), REVA unveiled two new M1 classified electric cars.

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MAY 20, 2009

The objective of the project is to develop a high power and high energy electrical storage system that combines the strengths of each technology—high power density for ultracapacitors and high energy storage for Li-ion batteries—at equal or better system efficiency and net cost/density compared to current conventional Li-ion batteries.

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PHEV Li-ion Batteries Battery 247

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JANUARY 14, 2010

direct injection Ecotec gasoline engine from GM ( earlier post ). The Karma features 403 hp (300 kW) and is designed to go from 0 to 60 mph in about six seconds, reaching a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h). In September 2009, the US Department of Energy awarded a $528.7-million Earlier post.).

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010

The first two vehicles available for AMP conversions are the GM Saturn Sky and the GM Pontiac Solstice. AMP uses a Li-ion pack from an as-yet undisclosed supplier. GM presented the study at the recent SAE 2010 Hybrid Vehicle Technologies Symposium. The pack carries a 3 year/36,000 mile warranty. HVH) Technology.

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Conversion Motor Motors Motoring 218

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NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Berg helped found Li-ion battery company Valence and has served on the board of directors since September 1991. In the HUMMER H3, the generator is driven by a GM Ecotec 2.0L Raser Technologies, Inc. has finalized a transaction with a group of private investors led by California investor Carl E. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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JULY 19, 2013

Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6 Much of this derives from the efforts GM has put over the years into motor control and active damping for hybrids and EVs.

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