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17 Aug '12, 6am

GM China hopes for electric car battery breakthrough: The team at General Motors China is hoping to make a signi...

GM China hopes for electric car battery breakthrough: The team at General Motors China is hoping to make a signi...

The team at General Motors China is hoping to make a significant breakthrough in the development of next generation battery systems for hybrid and electric cars as it begins testing prototype battery cells and systems in Shanghai. It is believed that these systems have the potential to make batteries more affordable and assist with GM’s expanding vehicle electrification. It wants batteries that offer greater energy density and that will allow for smaller systems overall, while reducing costs. Now researchers will be able to carry out a number of processes including battery material preparation, battery cell fabrication, battery material coating and battery cell performance testing. GM will also be able to test and validate materials from suppliers and apply innovative technologies to the cell design and fabrication. Thanks to its expanded capability, GM hopes to establish ...

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