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JULY 13, 2010

CPI), a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Chem, as the supplier of lithium-ion battery packs for the 2011 Ford Focus Electric for the US market. CPI/LG Chem are also supplying the battery packs for the Chevrolet Volt. The lithium-ion cells for the packs will initially be sourced from Korea through LG Chem.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Developed through cooperation between GM Daewoo, LG Chem and LG Electronics, the demonstration fleet was unveiled in mid-September. The Cruze/Lacetti BEVs are equipped with a 31-kWh battery pack using cells from LG Chem that generate maximum power of 150 kW. Tags: Electric (Battery). Earlier post.).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

LG Chem will supply lithium-ion batteries to China’s Chongqing Changan Auto for application in hybrids, beginning in the second half of this year. Industry watchers say LG Chem has engaged in talks with Ford of the United States and Volkswagen, Germany’s largest automaker, to supply its lithium ion car batteries.

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JULY 13, 2010

and LG Chem Ltd. Samsung SDI and LG Chem control 38% of the current market, according to a minister, but the local parts and technology for those represent less than 20%. Tags: Brief. controlling 19 percent of worldwide production each. A hat-tip to Jack! ).

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Recharge Li-ion South Korea Batteries 210

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JULY 15, 2010

CPI), a wholly-owned US subsidiary of LG Chem, to provide batteries for certain future Eaton hybrid electric drive systems. CPI/LG Chem are also supplying the batteries for the Chevrolet Volt. Tags: Batteries Heavy-duty Hybrids. Eaton Corporation has selected Compact Power Inc. Earlier post. )

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Eaton Power Powered Hybrid 218

Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

A Li-ion polymer battery pack from LG Chem is bundled with the fuel tank under the rear seat to maximize luggage space. Hyundai and Kia are applying LG Chem Li-ion polymer cells in a mass production vehicles when the Elantra LPI Hybrid ( earlier post ) and LPI Hybrid Forte ( earlier post ) go on sale in Korea in July this year.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

The all-new Ford Focus Electric, which debuts in the US late next year and in Europe in 2012, will be powered by a lithium-ion battery pack with cells from CPI/LG Chem ( earlier post ) that utilizes heated and cooled liquid to help maximize battery life and gas-free driving range. Tags: Brief.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2009

On the pack and cell side, GM has made minor adjustments in the chemistry (LG Chem’s Li-ion manganese spinel) in collaboration with LG Chem for improved life. Tags: Batteries Hybrids Plug-ins. The current cell chemistry for the Volt, now in its fourth generation, is the one that will head into production.

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2010 Volt Li-ion Production 218

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JUNE 13, 2009

The Ministry of Knowledge Economy (MKE) announced in October that it is investing in a joint development consortium consisting of Hyundai Motors, LG Chem, SBLimotive (Samsung/Bosch), and EIG to develop a PHEV20 Li-ion battery pack focused on a PHEV vehicle for Hyundai. Tags: Batteries Plug-ins. Burke, Andrew F.

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APRIL 14, 2009

and LG Chem-Compact Power Inc. LG Chem- Compact Power. Korea-based LG Chem, in partnership with its US subsidiary Compact Power (LGC-CPI) and General Motors, has proposed a plan to manufacture lithium-ion battery cells in Michigan. Tags: Batteries Policy. Earlier post.).

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Tax Credit Michigan Li-ion Tax 150

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

South Korean scientists from KAIST University and LG Chem have engineered a strain of E. Tags: Brief. coli to produce polylactic acid (PLA) and its copolymers through direct fermentation. Until now PLA has been produced in a two-step fermentation and chemical process of polymerization, which is both complex and expensive.

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Green Cars News

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

According to Reuters, Prabhakar Patil, the chief executive of LG Chem unit Compact Power [.]. Tags: Electric cars Hybrid cars batteries Compact Battery LG Chem Lithium Ion Opel powertrains Reuters Vauxhall.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Japanese car manufacturer Mitsubishi is set to team up with South Korea based LG Chem to jointly develop an advanced automotive lithium-ion battery system. Tags: Green cars Latest news Lithium-ion batteries Mitsubishi electric vehicle batteries electric vehicles GS Yuasa Corporation LG Chem.

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APRIL 10, 2009

The Nuvis, which Hyundai said hints at future-generation crossover design that blends attributes of a tall urban car and a premium utility vehicle, is powered by Hyundai’s Hybrid Blue Drive architecture, with lithium polymer battery technology from LG Chem. Tags: Hybrids. Earlier post.). L/100km) city / 35 mpg US (6.7

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JUNE 17, 2009

Ah lithium-ion polymer battery (LIPB) pack (with cells from LG Chem) with forced air cooling. Tags: Hybrids. This represents a 47% improvement over a conventional 1.6L The Elantra LPI Hybrid energy storage systems uses a 180V, 5.3 The cells uses a Mn-spinel cathode material, amorphous carbon anode and ceramic-coated separator.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 25, 2009

The Forte LPI hybrid uses lithium polymer batteries from LG Chem. Tags: Brief. When converted to a standard gasoline engine that figure would be 21.5 km/liter (4.7 L/100km or 50.6 The car will be shown to general public at the Seoul Motor Show 2009 that opens on 2 April.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Tags: Chevrolet Electric cars Green cars Latest news general motors Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Cruze EV electric vehicles LG Chem. The Cruze electric vehicle comes with a 31kWh battery with a [.].

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General Motors Electric Vehicles Motor Motors 51

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

Cho and Cui, authors included Mi-Hee Park of UNIST; Min Gyu Kim of Pohang Accelerator Laboratory; Jaebum Joo of Hanyang University; and Kitae Kim, Jeyoung Kim and Soonho Ahn of Battery R&D, LG Chem, Ltd. Tags: Batteries. USABC Cycle Life Goals for EV and PHEV Batteries. EV: 1,000 cycles, 80% DoD.

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OCTOBER 23, 2009

CT&T is working to enhance speed and range in partnership with LG Chem and SK Energy. Tags: Electric (Battery). The lead-acid battery offers a range of 50-70 km (31-41 miles) on one charge; the Li-polymer battery offers a range of 100-110 km (62-68 miles). The charger uses AC 100~220V. Young Gi Lee.

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Lead Acid Motor Motors Motoring 186

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2009

GM has selected LG Chem—the supplier of the cells for the Volt—also to supply the Li-ion cells for the new Buick PHEV, Stephens said. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins. GM engineers presented the front-wheel-drive (FWD) iteration of their two-mode hybrid transaxle, termed the 2MT70, at SAE World Congress 2009 in April. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 6, 2009

GM awarded the initial contract to LG Chem and CPI. Tags: Batteries. It is expected to be a $20 million project, with GE and Chrysler contributing the industry cost-share of $10 million, and DOE providing $10 million. A123Systems was one of the providers under consideration to supply cells for the Chevrolet Volt. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Kia’s Optima Hybrid employs a lithium polymer battery array developed in partnership with LG Chem. Tags: Hybrids. The power and energy density of this battery enabled Kia engineers to create a lighter, more compact power pack with a 34 kW output and weighing just 43.6

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Kia Hybrid Auto Gasoline-Electric 225

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AUGUST 27, 2010

An LG Chem lithium-ion battery cell, as used in the 2011. Tags: Electric (Battery) Plug-ins Safety. The Volt also employs two front occupant airbags, two front knee airbags, two full side curtain airbags, and two rear airbags. Chevrolet Volt. Click to enlarge.

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Green Cars News

APRIL 16, 2009

The four companies to benefit are: KD Advanced Battery Group LLC; A123Systems Inc; LG Chem-Compact Power Inc; and Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions LLC. Tags: Green cars Latest news Lithium-ion batteries A123Systems Johnson Controls Saft KD Advanced Battery Group LG Chem Michigan.

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 23, 2009

The company is working on expanding the speed and range of its vehicles in partnership with LG Chem and SK Energy, with the aim to produce new City electric vehicles that reach speeds of 60-80mph and travel a distance of 43-75miles with one charge.

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South Korea Electric Cars Lead Acid Cars 39

Green Car Congress

JUNE 12, 2009

In August 2008, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported that Hyundai Motor was forming an alliance with LG Chem, SK Energy and SB LiMotive to develop battery packs for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Tags: Batteries Plug-ins. Oh said that SK has built a dedicated battery plant for automotive applications.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Sonata’s hybrid system stores its electrical charge in a 34 kW lithium polymer rechargeable battery (5.3Ah/270V) from LG Chem. Tags: Hybrids. Li-poly battery pack. The Sonata Hybrid’s battery pack weighs just 95.9 pounds versus the Camry Hybrid’s 123.9

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NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Granholm announced that LG Chem will establish a new electrolyte production plant in Holland in West Michigan, expanding the state’s battery supply chain. The new electrolyte production plant will be located near LG Chem’s $303-million battery cell plant in Holland which is under construction.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

OCTOBER 23, 2008

MIT spinoff A123 was a personal favorite, also Germany’s Continental was in the running, but it was LG Chem subsidiary and Detroit based Compact Power, Inc. GM Reported Ready To Give Volt Battery Nod to Unit of LG Chem. Tags: EV News Inside Track GM Chevy Volt. that got the nod.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

For maximum luggage space, the fuel tank is located under the rear seat where it is bundled alongside the lithium polymer battery (cells from LG Chem) that can be recharged using household current. Tags: Hybrids Plug-ins Thermoelectrics Vehicle Manufacturers. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 5, 2009

on behalf of LG Chem, Ltd.). Cells will be from LG Chem, Ltd. Tags: Batteries Electric (Battery) Motors. KD ABG MI, LLC (Dow Kokam). Midland, MI. Production of manganese oxide cathode / graphite lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles. Compact Power, Inc. (on Clair, MI Pontiac, MI Holland, MI.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2009

Ah lithium-ion polymer battery (LIPB) pack (with cells from LG Chem) with forced air cooling. Tags: Hybrids Transmissions. The LPI Hybrid is a mild hybrid powered by a 1.6-liter liter Liquefied Petroleum Injection Gamma engine; a 15 kW /105 N·m pancake type Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor; the CVT; and a 180V, 5.3

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Kia Hyundai Hybrid South Korea 210

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AUGUST 30, 2009

Tags: Fuel Cells Fuel Efficiency Perspective Plug-ins Vehicle Manufacturers. Although an electric range of 10 miles may not sound too impressive, the more frequently a battery is fully discharged during normal operation, and subsequently recharged from the grid, the faster the consumer sees a return on their battery investment.

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DECEMBER 30, 2023

The Mahindra XUV e8 is expected to have a price tag of 35 lakhs and will compete with the BYD Atto 3 and act as a high-end substitute for the Hyundai Kona Electric and MG ZS EV AMD. #5. According to sources, the 45kWh battery pack for the Creta EV will come from LG Chem, Hyundai’s international supplier of lithium-ion battery packs.

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APRIL 21, 2009

We got our first experimental battery pack today" from LG Chem, Lutz said. The battery pack doesnt yet have a cooling system, he said, but doesnt need one for the stage of testing GM and LG Chem are in. Tags: evdriven. GM is committed to putting the system in the Chevrolet Volt for sale by 2010, Lutz said.

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