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REPORT: GM to build its own electric motors, control systems

Sure, General Motors has outsourced production of the individual battery cells to LG Chem, but the American automaker isn't willing to give up much control over the Volt's extended-range EV powertrain. According to a report on Automotive News (sub. req'd), GM plans to focus in on three EV technologies it sees as core to its future business: batteries, the control systems for its electric and hybrid powertrains, and the electric motor. Says GM product development chief Tom Stephens: We've taken all three of these and said these are core ... Read more →

Possible reasons A123 lost the Chevy Volt contract Jeremy Korzeniewski

REPORT: GM to build its own electric motors, control systems 4 months ago on Autoblog Green

Possible reasons A123 lost the Chevy Volt contract 1 year ago on Autoblog Green

As we reported a few months back, all signs point to Compact Power, a subsidiary of LG Chem, being awarded the big initial battery contract for the upcoming Chevy Volt. Why? There are some obvious reasons, including that Compact Power was able to get its battery packs to the General a full two ...

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