# GM Awards A123 Systems Contract for Future Batteries

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/08/gm-awards-a123-systems-contract-for-future-batteries/
- Published: 2011-08-13T20:07:08-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## 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.

### Source

General** **Motors has awarded a production contract to [A123 Systems](https://web.archive.org/web/20190308181337/http://www.a123systems.com/),.
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.

![GM battery engineering teams have tested and validated the A123 battery chemistry
at the automaker’s Global Battery Systems lab in Warren, Mich. Teams from both companies
will now work on developing calibrations and software controls for the battery system
in preparation for production.](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/
uploads/2011/08/image10.jpg?w=736&ssl=1)

GM battery engineering teams have tested and validated the A123 battery chemistry
at the automaker’s Global Battery Systems lab in Warren, Mich. Teams from both companies
will now work on developing calibrations and software controls for the battery system
in preparation for production.

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](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/09/drafting-eco-friendly-agreements-and-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](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/10/gm-ev-proposal-would-undercut-state-programs/)
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](https://web.archive.org/web/20180628140118/http://www.a123systems.com/)