LG Chem to be Exclusive Supplier of EV Batteries for US-Based Lucid Motors Updated On Tue, Feb 25th, 2020 by Saurenergy LG Chem has signed an agreement with EV maker Lucid Motors to exclusively supply next-generation cylindrical batteries for EVs until 2023. LG Chem has signed an agreement with electric vehicle (EV) maker Lucid Motors to exclusively supply next-generation cylindrical batteries for EVs from the second half of this year until 2023. The South Korean EV battery […] Read more
LG Energy, GM To Develop Prismatic Battery Cell Technology For EVs Updated On Tue, Dec 3rd, 2024 by Saurenergy LG Energy Solution has announced a new partnership agreement with General Motors (GM) for prismatic battery cell technology. The firms partnered for the initiative to deploy these batteries for use in electric vehicles (EVs). Prismatic battery cell technology refers to the alternate design form of Lithium-ion batteries which are flat and rectangular in shape. This […] Read more
LG Energy, GM’s Sec. Ultium Cells Plant Begin Production In Tennessee Updated On Tue, Apr 2nd, 2024 by Saurenergy Ultium Cells, a joint venture of South Korean-based LG Energy Solution and General Motors (GM), recently announced more than $2.3 billion in investment. This investment is undertaken to build its second battery cell manufacturing plant in the United States (US) in Spring Hill, Tennessee. Ultium Cells plans to build the new plant on land leased […] Read more
Honda Reveals CR-V Plug-in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Tech In Electric Vehicle Updated On Wed, Feb 28th, 2024 by Saurenergy Honda recently revealed its first production of plug-in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, the 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV. The CUV received a 270-mile Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) driving range rating, CR-V e:FCEV. It combined a US-made fuel cell system along with plug-in charging capability designed to provide up to 29 miles of EV driving around […] Read more
GlobalFoundries, Biden Admin Announces $1.5 Bn Funding For CHIPS & Science Act Updated On Tue, Feb 20th, 2024 by Saurenergy The US Department of Commerce recently announced $1.5 billion in planned direct funding for GlobalFoundries (GF) as part of the US CHIPS and Science Act. GF claims to expand and create new manufacturing capacity through this investment. It estimates to expand it capabilities and securely produce more essential chips for automotive, IoT, aerospace, defense, and […] Read more
LG Chem Rides IRA Benefits to Set Up Largest Cathode Materials Plant in US Updated On Wed, Dec 20th, 2023 by Saurenergy LG Chem has commenced the construction of a cathode plant in the U.S., intending to establish a production hub for the global battery material market. The facility, located in Montgomery County, Clarksville, Tennessee, will locally produce cathode materials optimized for North American electric vehicles (EVs) and collaborate with key partners from development to supply chain. […] Read more
CEA Propagates the Idea of Vehicle to Grid Updated On Wed, Nov 8th, 2023 by Saurenergy In March, the Ministry of Power had requested the CEA to frame guidelines for reverse charging of grid from batteries of electric vehicles (EVs). Accordingly, a committee was constituted by the CEA to analyze various aspects of reverse charging from EVs and present it to the committee, which saw participants from IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, […] Read more
7 Top Automakers In JV to Accelerate Electric Vehicle Charging in North America Updated On Wed, Aug 9th, 2023 by Saurenergy Seven prominent global automakers – BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV – are forming a joint venture (JV) to expedite the shift to electric vehicle in North America, to enhance the convenience, accessibility, and reliability of EV charging. The joint venture will encompass the creation of a new high-powered […] Read more
Mercedes To Integrate With Tesla’s North American Charging Standard System Updated On Tue, Jul 11th, 2023 by Saurenergy Mercedes-Benz has revealed its plans to integrate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) system into its electric vehicles (EVs) in North America, beginning in 2025. As a first step, the company will introduce an adaptor in 2024, enabling its existing Combined Charging System (CCS) EVs to charge on the NACS network. This integration will grant […] Read more