GM Selects LG Chem to Build Volt Batteries
03-27-2009, 11:26 AM
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GM Selects LG Chem to Build Volt Batteries Decision ends two-year manufacturer selection process
Charles J. Murray, Senior Technical Editor -- Design News
Amidst the fanfare of a standing-room-only press conference in Detroit today, General Motors rolled out the T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack for the Chevy Volt and announced its cells will be built by Korean battery manufacturer LG Chem.
The press conference capped off a two-year wait in which the giant automaker auditioned two manufacturing teams for the role of battery supplier for the highly anticipated Chevy Volt, widely considered to be the biggest vehicle program in GM's history.
Read more: http://www.designnews.com/article/16..._Batteries.php
Charles J. Murray, Senior Technical Editor -- Design News
Amidst the fanfare of a standing-room-only press conference in Detroit today, General Motors rolled out the T-shaped lithium-ion battery pack for the Chevy Volt and announced its cells will be built by Korean battery manufacturer LG Chem.
The press conference capped off a two-year wait in which the giant automaker auditioned two manufacturing teams for the role of battery supplier for the highly anticipated Chevy Volt, widely considered to be the biggest vehicle program in GM's history.
Read more: http://www.designnews.com/article/16..._Batteries.php
03-27-2009, 01:07 PM
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LG is one of the fastest-growing companies in the world. And they make some of the best products in the world as well (TVs excepting). They're even starting to take quite a bit of Whirlpool's business from Kenmore.
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So you guys read the article I take it? I agree popapork, it does send a rough message to the american public. But on the side of Irunmid14's there is a point in giving the contract to a fast growing and reputable electronics division, even though it does churn my stomach that isn't an American one.
03-27-2009, 01:47 PM
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I was more making a stab at the people who think it is the American peoples fault that The 3 are going down the poop hole. Saying we are less American for not buying them. How can they blame people for not buying American when they car company they think has done no wrong, isn't supporting the American Economy.
I'm 100% giving business to whoever has the best product and is the most cost competitive. It's called doing business.
I'm 100% giving business to whoever has the best product and is the most cost competitive. It's called doing business.
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I was more making a stab at the people who think it is the American peoples fault that The 3 are going down the poop hole. Saying we are less American for not buying them. How can they blame people for not buying American when they car company they think has done no wrong, isn't supporting the American Economy.
I'm 100% giving business to whoever has the best product and is the most cost competitive. It's called doing business.
I'm 100% giving business to whoever has the best product and is the most cost competitive. It's called doing business.
03-28-2009, 01:57 AM
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There are companies like Eagle Pitcher out here that can handle low volume for contacts from NASA/mil or other specific uses.
But when you rant about the unfeasible what is your point?
You have to also consider that for some types of industry that labor isn't the only factor. We have environmental and disposal expenses that don't exist in many other countries.
Further, I am pretty sure that most car companies use parts from all over the world in every vehicle they manufacture. That is pretty much why countries have interacted since the dawn of time. Not everyone can make what they need.
I am not even sure that the USA can produce enough Lithium to sustain its needs. So I guess we should reduce our consumption as buying it from Chile would be Unamerican....
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This is a stupid post. How many companies are in America that can mass manufacture the type of battery needed?
There are companies like Eagle Pitcher out here that can handle low volume for contacts from NASA/mil or other specific uses.
But when you rant about the unfeasible what is your point?
You have to also consider that for some types of industry that labor isn't the only factor. We have environmental and disposal expenses that don't exist in many other countries.
Further, I am pretty sure that most car companies use parts from all over the world in every vehicle they manufacture. That is pretty much why countries have interacted since the dawn of time. Not everyone can make what they need.
I am not even sure that the USA can produce enough Lithium to sustain its needs. So I guess we should reduce our consumption as buying it from Chile would be Unamerican....
There are companies like Eagle Pitcher out here that can handle low volume for contacts from NASA/mil or other specific uses.
But when you rant about the unfeasible what is your point?
You have to also consider that for some types of industry that labor isn't the only factor. We have environmental and disposal expenses that don't exist in many other countries.
Further, I am pretty sure that most car companies use parts from all over the world in every vehicle they manufacture. That is pretty much why countries have interacted since the dawn of time. Not everyone can make what they need.
I am not even sure that the USA can produce enough Lithium to sustain its needs. So I guess we should reduce our consumption as buying it from Chile would be Unamerican....
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That article lightly touched on it but there were vast differences in the batteries that gave very different performance characteristics. They briefly discussed it but it was not very indepth. I'm sure if each company produced the exact same batteries they would of picked the US company for public approval but there were very big differences between the two companies. Also as it mentioned in the article the batteries packs will be assembled in michigan so were still gonna be getting some manufacturing jobs brought here.
Regardless...global economy it is...and were not the only country upset at the state of our economy.
Regardless...global economy it is...and were not the only country upset at the state of our economy.