Electric Car Batteries Archives

In China, No Subsidies for EVs with S. Korean Batteries

BEIJING, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – The Chinese government has once again omitted all electric car models equipped with South Korean-manufactured batteries from its list of vehicles eligible for subsidies. Last June, applications by Samsung SDI and LG Chemical for their products to be quality-tested were rejected by Chinese authorities. Both companies have continued to [...]

LG Chem Signs with Germany’s Audi to Supply Electric Car Batteries

SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Chem will supply electric car battery packs to Germany’s Audi, a Volkswagen Group company. As the Korean battery maker secures more than a half of the world’s top-ten auto manufacturers as clients, it is in an enviable position to take the leadership in the fast-emerging eco-friendly car battery market. The LG [...]