Lithium Battery

LG Chem to Develop Electric Batteries for U.S. Carmakers

published: 2011-07-27 14:45
LG Chem, Korea’s leading chemical maker, said that it has clinched a $10 million contract to develop a lithium-ion battery for U.S. automakers. Under the deal with U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), LG Chem will develop a h...  more

GM's Search for a Home for Used Chevy Volt Batteries

published: 2011-07-21 14:36
The electric car market has barely taken off, but automakers already are looking at what to do – and how to make money – from used car batteries in electric vehicles. General Motors said Wednesday it’s working with energy storage ...  more

SDK to Expand Production Capacities for LIB Materials

published: 2011-07-20 15:06
Showa Denko K.K. (SDK) has decided to expand its production capacities for materials used in lithium-ion rechargeable batteries (LIBs), namely, artificial-graphite-based anode material (SCMG™), additive in anodes and cathodes (VGC...  more

AAA Unveils Battery-Charging Trucks for Stranded EVs

published: 2011-07-19 15:43
The American Automobile Association has unveiled an example of its new roadside-assistance truck, which is capable of recharging batteries for stranded drivers of electric vehicles. AAA first announced the plan in June, and the fi...  more

The 3rd China (Shanghai) International Battery Fair

published: 2011-07-15 17:56
Event: The 3rd China (Shanghai) International Battery Fair Venue: Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Center,China Date: Sep.19—21, 2011 Organized By: Chinese Institute of Electronics GuangdongP...  more