Nanophosphate® lithium ion will power future electric vehicles
General Motors has awarded a production contract to A123 Systems, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion batteries and battery systems.
Through the agreement, A123 Systems will supply battery technology for future General Motors electric vehicles. These advanced batteries will help support GM’s continued expansion into electrified transportation.
In addition, GM plans to use the battery systems in electric vehicles that will be introduced in select global markets. The partnership also strengthens GM’s battery supply strategy as the automaker works to develop more efficient and capable electric vehicles.
Moreover, A123 Systems brings significant experience in high-performance lithium-ion battery technology. Its Nanophosphate® chemistry was designed to deliver strong power, durability and thermal stability. As a result, the technology could help GM improve the performance and reliability of its next generation of electric vehicles.
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General Motors has awarded a production contract to A123 Systems, . By GM awarding A123 Systems it’s bringing on a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate® lithium ion batteries and systems. These batteries will be used in future GM awarding A123 Systems on their respective electric vehicles. The vehicles will be sold in select global markets.
The contract includes advanced Nanophosphate cells and fully integrated electronic components. The specific vehicles and brands will be announced at a later date.
GM Awards A123 Systems
GM battery engineering teams have tested and validated the A123 battery chemistry at the automaker’s Global Battery Systems lab in Warren, Mich. Now, teams from both companies will work on developing calibrations and software controls for the battery system. This will prepare the system for production.
GM is committing to offering a full line of electrified vehicles. That’s for each of which calls for different battery specifications. That was said by Micky Bly, GM’s executive director – Global Electrical Systems, Infotainment and Electrification. They also work with a variety of battery developers and A123’s advanced Nanophosphate lithium ion technology. It’s a technology that offers ideal performance capabilities for a future electrified vehicle application.
Agreement between GM and A123 Systems
This agreement builds on existing development contracts between GM and A123. These contracts focus on next-generation lithium ion battery technology at both the cell and system level.
“Today’s announcement is the latest milestone in the partnership between GM and A123, and it showcases the type of collaboration between U.S. companies necessary to build a long-term domestic battery and electric vehicle industry,” said Jason Forcier, vice president of the Automotive Solutions Group at A123 Systems.
“This is a testament to GM’s continued commitment to leading the adoption of vehicle electrification technologies, and we believe that our selection as GM’s supplier for this global vehicle program validates our system-level expertise in delivering fully integrated battery packs for electric vehicles.”
Source: General Motors and A123 Systems
