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Manufacturing / Production Battery Constraints Bring Jaguar I-PACE Production To A Stop

Battery Constraints Bring Jaguar I-PACE Production To A Stop

Don't have a battery gigafactory? Battery constraints might be a problem then.
By Mark Kane 10 February 2020
Manufacturing / Production Tesla Partners With LG Chem And CATL For EV Batteries

Tesla Partners With LG Chem And CATL For EV Batteries

Tesla adds more battery suppliers to the equation as the company needs more cells at new production sites.
By Mark Kane 30 January 2020
China LG Chem Soon To Launch Volume Production At 2nd Chinese Plant

LG Chem Soon To Launch Volume Production At 2nd Chinese Plant

LG Chem is significantly expanding its lithium-ion battery manufacturing capacity on three continents simultaneously.
By Mark Kane 23 December 2019
China China Approves Subsidies For EVs With Foreign Batteries

China Approves Subsidies For EVs With Foreign Batteries

It's fairer now.
By Mark Kane 09 December 2019
Interview GM CEO Dodges Tesla Cybertruck Question: Promises Strong GM Pickup

GM CEO Dodges Tesla Cybertruck Question: Promises Strong GM Pickup

Mary Barra said that GM's electric pickup will capitalize on the company's knowledge and experience in the segment
By Mark Kane 05 December 2019
Official UPDATE: GM, LG Chem Officially Announce EV Battery JV In Ohio

UPDATE: GM, LG Chem Officially Announce EV Battery JV In Ohio

Will create more than 1,100 new jobs in a new, Ohio-based facility.
By Mark Kane 05 December 2019
Industry Outlook LG Chem Expects 15% Share For Electric Cars By 2024

LG Chem Expects 15% Share For Electric Cars By 2024

Battery prices will be around $100 per kWh by that time.
By Mark Kane 19 October 2019
Battery Tech Umicore To Supply NMC Cathode Materials For LG Chem Batteries

Umicore To Supply NMC Cathode Materials For LG Chem Batteries

LG Chem has just secured supply of cathode materials for its high-volume battery gigafactory in Poland.
By Mark Kane 28 September 2019
China Rumor Mill: LG Chem Started Battery Cell Production For Gigafactory 3

Rumor Mill: LG Chem Started Battery Cell Production For Gigafactory 3

If the battery cell production started, the production of cars is probably just weeks from now.
By Mark Kane 23 September 2019
Rumors Bloomberg: LG Chem To Supply Batteries For Tesla Model 3 In China

Bloomberg: LG Chem To Supply Batteries For Tesla Model 3 In China

Tesla Model 3 produced at the Tesla Gigafactory 3 will be equipped with LG Chem batteries - unofficially.
By Mark Kane 23 August 2019
Rumors LG Chem To Build Second Battery Factory In The U.S.

LG Chem To Build Second Battery Factory In The U.S.

The location could be Kentucky or Tennessee. Production expected from 2022 on.
By Mark Kane 12 July 2019
Battery Tech LG Chem To Increase Battery Sales Fivefold By 2024

LG Chem To Increase Battery Sales Fivefold By 2024

Electric car battery sales will become the biggest part of LG Chem's business with a share of around 50% and revenues of $26.7 billion
By Mark Kane 09 July 2019
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 16 June 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 28 May 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 15 May 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 11 May 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 30 April 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 24 April 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 08 April 2019
Battery Tech Volkswagen's Gigafactory Plans Threatened By LG Chem Objections?

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 22 February 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 09 February 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 18 January 2019
Battery Tech South Korea's Battery Makers Invest Big Bucks To Stay In The Lead

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 16 January 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 09 January 2019
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