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Corporate / Financial Geely And LG Chem Announce Battery JV In China

Geely And LG Chem Announce Battery JV In China

Production is expected to start in late 2021 with initial capacity of 10 GWh annually
By Mark Kane Jun 16, 2019
China In China Hyundai Kona Electric To Be Equipped With CATL Batteries

In China Hyundai Kona Electric To Be Equipped With CATL Batteries

When it comes to electric cars, all global manufacturers present in China are seeking Chinese battery suppliers for a common reason
By Mark Kane May 28, 2019
Battery Tech Volvo Signs Long-Term Battery Supply Deals With CATL And LG Chem

Volvo Signs Long-Term Battery Supply Deals With CATL And LG Chem

CATL and LG Chem will be supplying batteries for basically all new Volvo/Polestar models.
By Mark Kane May 15, 2019
Battery Tech SK Innovation Will Defend Itself Against LG Chem’s Lawsuit

SK Innovation Will Defend Itself Against LG Chem’s Lawsuit

SK Innovation says "LG Chem has initiated frivolous lawsuits full of baseless claims" and claims this is "not the first time"
By Mark Kane May 11, 2019
Battery Tech LG Chem Alleges Trade Secret Theft, Sues SK Innovation

LG Chem Alleges Trade Secret Theft, Sues SK Innovation

The South Korean battery manufacturers are playing some hardball.
By Mark Kane Apr 30, 2019
Battery Tech Usage Of Lithium For EV Batteries Up 76% In February

Usage Of Lithium For EV Batteries Up 76% In February

Panasonic remains the leader with 23% market share
By Mark Kane Apr 24, 2019
Battery Tech LG Chem Sets Up Battery Joint Venture In Vietnam With VinFast

LG Chem Sets Up Battery Joint Venture In Vietnam With VinFast

Vingroup's VinFast just set a joint venture with LG Chem in the northern port city of Hai Phong to produce batteries for electric vehicles.
By Mark Kane Apr 08, 2019
Battery Tech Volkswagen

Volkswagen's Gigafactory Plans Threatened By LG Chem Objections?

According to the latest news from Germany, Volkswagen encountered conflict with its lithium-ion battery supplier LG Chem. This could become a big problem for VW.
By Mark Kane Feb 22, 2019
Battery Tech Here Are The Battery Makers That Used The Most Cobalt In 2018

Here Are The Battery Makers That Used The Most Cobalt In 2018

Cobalt is an important element for lithium-ion batteries used in electric cars. Which battery makers used the most cobalt in 2018? Find out here.
By Mark Kane Feb 09, 2019
Battery Tech South Korea Behind Japan & China In EV Battery Race

South Korea Behind Japan & China In EV Battery Race

According to the Korea Economic Research Institute (KERI), the South Korean EV battery manufacturers are lagging behind the biggest rivals from Japan and China.
By Mark Kane Jan 18, 2019
Battery Tech South Korea

South Korea's Battery Makers Invest Big Bucks To Stay In The Lead

The three major South Korean lithium-ion battery manufacturers - LG Chem, Samsung SDI and SK Innovation - are heavily investing for further growth to stay competitive.
By Mark Kane Jan 16, 2019
General Nissan Denies Report Of LEAF e+ Battery Cells From LG Chem

Nissan Denies Report Of LEAF e+ Battery Cells From LG Chem

The reports and rumors about LG Chem as the battery supplier for the new 62 kWh Nissan LEAF e+ were denied by Nissan.
By Mark Kane Jan 09, 2019
Panasonic & LG Chem Jolt China

Panasonic & LG Chem Jolt China's Battery Market

China is changing its approach to the foreign EV lithium-ion battery manufacturers. The Chinese government is now loosening restrictions, which sparks investments.
By Mark Kane Dec 27, 2018
General LG Chem To Increase Battery Production In Poland To 70 GWh

LG Chem To Increase Battery Production In Poland To 70 GWh

According to Polish media, LG Chem has so many orders for electric car batteries that the recently constructed plant in Poland will be not big enough.
By Mark Kane Nov 29, 2018
Battery Tech Tesla Battery Cells Are Best Value In Class: 20% Cheaper Than LG Chem

Tesla Battery Cells Are Best Value In Class: 20% Cheaper Than LG Chem

According to the UBS, the teardown of lithium-ion battery cells produced by Panasonic/Tesla, LG Chem, Samsung SDI and CATL revealed a clear cost leader.
By Mark Kane Nov 21, 2018
Battery Tech NCM 811: The Future Of Electric Car Batteries?

NCM 811: The Future Of Electric Car Batteries?

A trio of battery cell makers are racing to be first to launch the new NCM 811 battery cell that could perhaps be a real gamechanger.
By Vanja Kljaic Nov 14, 2018
Battery Tech Enevate Battery Start-Up Secures Funding From LG Chem

Enevate Battery Start-Up Secures Funding From LG Chem

Enevate promises that its cells are ready for ultra-fast charging in 5-minutes and at the same time store more energy per unit of weight than commercial lithium-ion cells.
By Mark Kane Oct 24, 2018
Battery Tech LG Chem Hosts "The Battery Challenge"

LG Chem Hosts "The Battery Challenge"

LG Chem announced a new initiative - The Battery Challenge - in form of open innovation contest for start-ups with new battery technologies.
By Mark Kane Oct 19, 2018
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