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01-19-2009, 04:53 PM
LG Chem the new supplier while rapid public funding for US automobile manufacturers green initiatives mandatory to guarantee success. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=181298)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Production_Exterior_of_the_2011_Chevroelt_Volt.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Jan. 19, 2009
2011 Chevrolet Volt – Production Exterior in the flesh.
DETROIT – At the 2009 NAIAS (Detroit Autoshow), LG Chem was selected to supply the Li-Ion battery cells for the upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Volt. At the same time, GM announced a new advanced battery strategy that will strengthen its capabilities to develop future HEV and BEVs.
GM will establish the first Li-Ion battery pack manufacturing facility operated by a major automaker in the United States to produce the Volt's battery pack system. The manufacturing plant will be located in Michigan, with site prep beginning in early 2009 if local tax incentive and permit hurdles can be overcome.
"The design, development and production of advanced batteries must be a core competency for GM, and we've been rapidly building our capability and resources to support this direction," Wagoner said. "This is a further demonstration of our commitment to the electrification of the automobile and to the Chevrolet Volt - a commitment that now totals more than $1 billion."
The Volt's Li-Ion battery cells will be supplied by LG Chem. Compact Power Inc., a subsidiary of LG Chem will build battery packs for Volt prototype vehicles until GM's battery facility is operational. A joint engineering contract with Compact Power and LG Chem also has been signed to further expedite the development of the Volt's lithium-ion battery technology.
"Our selection of LG Chem was based on performance, production readiness, efficiency, durability and LG Chem's demonstrated track record of exceptional quality," Wagoner said. "At GM, we believe the technical strengths of LG Chem, combined with our own engineering and manufacturing expertise, will help position us as a key player in the development of electrically driven vehicles today and in the future."
2011 Chevrolet Volt
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2011_Chevrolet_Volt_Passenger_Side.jpghttp://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2011_Chevrolet_Volt_Rear_Hatch_Open.jpg
GM's advanced battery strategy
Energy alternatives and advanced technologies that reduce dependency on petroleum, improve fuel economy and reduce emissions are the keys to developing sustainable transportation. GM is pursuing several options to best meet the varied needs of customers around the world - from advanced gasoline, diesel and biofuel technology to electrically assisted vehicles such as hybrids, plug-in hybrids and - ultimately -electrically driven extended-range electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. GM believes that electrically driven vehicles offer the best long-term solution for providing sustainable personal transportation.
GM’s Public/Private infrastructure and R&D needs
Along similar lines, Larry Burns, General Motors VP for Research & Development and Strategic Planning, last week asked for the creation of a new public/private partnership to rapidly commercialize key US automotive technologies.
In a speech to the 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Burns explained that the partnership should be focused on collaboration to ensure that US developed technologies reach the commercial “tipping point” where markets will naturally sustain volume growth.
“Markets must ultimately drive the high-volume supply and demand of advanced technology vehicles,” Burns said. “Governments cannot afford to subsidize high volumes, companies cannot afford to price below cost at high volumes, and consumers will not purchase in high volume if prices exceed value. What is needed is a mechanism to share the public/private risks and rewards of transitioning to ‘tipping points’ through early commercialization of transformational technologies.”
The plan should include the US government, auto manufacturers and suppliers, the energy and infrastructure industries, and other key stakeholders. He said its focus should be on enabling technologies for electrically driven vehicles such as advanced batteries, electric motors, power electronics, fuel cells, hydrogen infrastructure and storage systems and connected vehicle technologies such as sensors, actuators, wireless communications and GPS systems.
A new automotive technology partnership could: Create enabling technologies and the next-generation of high-efficiency automobiles.
Set the policy framework for coordinated supply and demand during first- and second-generation commercialization of new automotive technology.
Develop a supply base and manufacturing infrastructure for next-generation automobiles.
Strengthen the U.S. industrial base.
Deliver a broad set of societal benefits, including enhanced energy security, sustainable mobility, increased competitiveness and significant economic and jobs growth.
“The transformation to electrically driven and connected vehicles is both exciting and necessary,” Burns said.
“Amid growing concern about economic and energy security, sustainable mobility, safety and congestion, there is an increasing realization that the current automobile, powered by a combustion engine, is simply not sustainable. As we electrify and connect our vehicles, we will see a transformation in the basic 120-year-old DNA of the automobile. A U.S. partnership focused on the new DNA of the automobile will ensure that the U.S. continues to be a leader in this vital area of national interest.”
I am not entirely sure why public funds are needed to ensure the success of a private entity or project let alone the marketplace distortions caused by such a request or partnership but GM is asking and has a lot of clout in areas of public policy.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Production_Exterior_of_the_2011_Chevroelt_Volt.jpgWayne Gerdes – CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) – Jan. 19, 2009
2011 Chevrolet Volt – Production Exterior in the flesh.
DETROIT – At the 2009 NAIAS (Detroit Autoshow), LG Chem was selected to supply the Li-Ion battery cells for the upcoming 2011 Chevrolet Volt. At the same time, GM announced a new advanced battery strategy that will strengthen its capabilities to develop future HEV and BEVs.
GM will establish the first Li-Ion battery pack manufacturing facility operated by a major automaker in the United States to produce the Volt's battery pack system. The manufacturing plant will be located in Michigan, with site prep beginning in early 2009 if local tax incentive and permit hurdles can be overcome.
"The design, development and production of advanced batteries must be a core competency for GM, and we've been rapidly building our capability and resources to support this direction," Wagoner said. "This is a further demonstration of our commitment to the electrification of the automobile and to the Chevrolet Volt - a commitment that now totals more than $1 billion."
The Volt's Li-Ion battery cells will be supplied by LG Chem. Compact Power Inc., a subsidiary of LG Chem will build battery packs for Volt prototype vehicles until GM's battery facility is operational. A joint engineering contract with Compact Power and LG Chem also has been signed to further expedite the development of the Volt's lithium-ion battery technology.
"Our selection of LG Chem was based on performance, production readiness, efficiency, durability and LG Chem's demonstrated track record of exceptional quality," Wagoner said. "At GM, we believe the technical strengths of LG Chem, combined with our own engineering and manufacturing expertise, will help position us as a key player in the development of electrically driven vehicles today and in the future."
2011 Chevrolet Volt
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2011_Chevrolet_Volt_Passenger_Side.jpghttp://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2011_Chevrolet_Volt_Rear_Hatch_Open.jpg
GM's advanced battery strategy
Energy alternatives and advanced technologies that reduce dependency on petroleum, improve fuel economy and reduce emissions are the keys to developing sustainable transportation. GM is pursuing several options to best meet the varied needs of customers around the world - from advanced gasoline, diesel and biofuel technology to electrically assisted vehicles such as hybrids, plug-in hybrids and - ultimately -electrically driven extended-range electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. GM believes that electrically driven vehicles offer the best long-term solution for providing sustainable personal transportation.
GM’s Public/Private infrastructure and R&D needs
Along similar lines, Larry Burns, General Motors VP for Research & Development and Strategic Planning, last week asked for the creation of a new public/private partnership to rapidly commercialize key US automotive technologies.
In a speech to the 88th Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board, Burns explained that the partnership should be focused on collaboration to ensure that US developed technologies reach the commercial “tipping point” where markets will naturally sustain volume growth.
“Markets must ultimately drive the high-volume supply and demand of advanced technology vehicles,” Burns said. “Governments cannot afford to subsidize high volumes, companies cannot afford to price below cost at high volumes, and consumers will not purchase in high volume if prices exceed value. What is needed is a mechanism to share the public/private risks and rewards of transitioning to ‘tipping points’ through early commercialization of transformational technologies.”
The plan should include the US government, auto manufacturers and suppliers, the energy and infrastructure industries, and other key stakeholders. He said its focus should be on enabling technologies for electrically driven vehicles such as advanced batteries, electric motors, power electronics, fuel cells, hydrogen infrastructure and storage systems and connected vehicle technologies such as sensors, actuators, wireless communications and GPS systems.
A new automotive technology partnership could: Create enabling technologies and the next-generation of high-efficiency automobiles.
Set the policy framework for coordinated supply and demand during first- and second-generation commercialization of new automotive technology.
Develop a supply base and manufacturing infrastructure for next-generation automobiles.
Strengthen the U.S. industrial base.
Deliver a broad set of societal benefits, including enhanced energy security, sustainable mobility, increased competitiveness and significant economic and jobs growth.
“The transformation to electrically driven and connected vehicles is both exciting and necessary,” Burns said.
“Amid growing concern about economic and energy security, sustainable mobility, safety and congestion, there is an increasing realization that the current automobile, powered by a combustion engine, is simply not sustainable. As we electrify and connect our vehicles, we will see a transformation in the basic 120-year-old DNA of the automobile. A U.S. partnership focused on the new DNA of the automobile will ensure that the U.S. continues to be a leader in this vital area of national interest.”
I am not entirely sure why public funds are needed to ensure the success of a private entity or project let alone the marketplace distortions caused by such a request or partnership but GM is asking and has a lot of clout in areas of public policy.