Research Team from KAIST Develops a Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery That Enables Rapid Charging in Seconds

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST, President Shin Sung-chul) announced on Thursday that a research team led by Professor Kang Jeong-gu from the department of Materials Science and Engineering has developed a hybrid lithium-ion battery with high energy and high output.The team has developed large-capacity anode material and cathode material based on… Continue reading Research Team from KAIST Develops a Hybrid Lithium-Ion Battery That Enables Rapid Charging in Seconds

SsangYong Motor Begins Pilot Production of Its First Electric Vehicle “Korando e-MOTION”

SsangYong Motor has begun pilot production of its first electric vehicle “Korando e-MOTION” in order to check its workability before its release. It is likely that the vehicle will be launched after February next year depending on market circumstances.The company is also working on improving competitive edge for its future products while preparing for a… Continue reading SsangYong Motor Begins Pilot Production of Its First Electric Vehicle “Korando e-MOTION”

Hyundai Mobis to Start Operating Electric Vehicle Battery Module and Pack Plant for the First Time in March Next Year

Hyundai Mobis plans to start operating its electric vehicle (EV) battery module and pack plant in Ulsan in March next year. When the plant goes into operation, Hyundai Mobis’ annual EV battery production capacity will double to 250,000 units per year. It is reported that Hyundai Mobis plans to raise production capacity of the Ulsan… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis to Start Operating Electric Vehicle Battery Module and Pack Plant for the First Time in March Next Year

Hyundai Motor Group Looking to Increase Electric Vehicle Production in the United States

Hyundai Motor Group is looking to prepare its strategies on sales, business, and production in the U.S. as Joe Biden is set to be inaugurated as the next president of the U.S. It is going to diversify its lineup of BEVs (Battery Electric Vehicle) and it has decided to expand production and charging infrastructures in… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group Looking to Increase Electric Vehicle Production in the United States

South Korean Government to Invest 22 Million Dollars to Build a Testing Industrial Complex for “Medium and Large-Sized Secondary Batteries”

The South Korean Government is getting ready to build infrastructures to test “medium and large-sized secondary batteries” that have emerged as an important industry for future generations. Based on a platform that is able to test, analyze, and evaluate key materials and components, it will look to focus on being self-reliant on secondary battery technology.… Continue reading South Korean Government to Invest 22 Million Dollars to Build a Testing Industrial Complex for “Medium and Large-Sized Secondary Batteries”

Hyundai Motor Company to Build Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore

Hyundai Motor Company is set to become the first multinational automotive manufacturer to establish a “customized flexible manufacturing system”, which will begin vehicle production once orders are received, in Singapore.Its goal is to suggest a new production paradigm by utilizing advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), robots, and big data in addition to automation.Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Company to Build Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center in Singapore

TDL Establishes a Mass-Production System for All-Solid-State Batteries

A South Korean small and medium-sized company has established a mass-production system for all-solid-state batteries that are seen as “dream battery”. All-solid-state battery is seen an innovative product that will lead future energy industries such as electric vehicle and energy storage system (ESS).TDL (President Kim Yoo-shin), which specializes in materials and components, announced on Monday… Continue reading TDL Establishes a Mass-Production System for All-Solid-State Batteries

LG Chem Looking to Increase Production Amount of Cathode Materials for NCMA Batteries

LG Chem is looking to increase production amount of cathode materials for its NCMA (Nickel, Cobalt, Manganese, Aluminum) batteries in order to secure competitive edge in production cost and to quickly respond to demands from its customers. It is expected that LG Chem will be able to prepare a foundation for the Advanced Materials Company,… Continue reading LG Chem Looking to Increase Production Amount of Cathode Materials for NCMA Batteries

LG Chem Plans to Establish a Separate Battery Corporation Called “LG Energy Solution”

LG Chem is planning to separate its secondary battery business that is at the top globally and establish a new corporation that exclusively deals with secondary battery this December because it believes that this is the right time to grow its battery business even more while the global electric vehicle market continues to grow. Its… Continue reading LG Chem Plans to Establish a Separate Battery Corporation Called “LG Energy Solution”

Hyundai Motor Company Exports Its Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Europe for the First Time

Hyundai Motor Company made its first achievement within the company’s nonautomotive division by exporting its hydrogen fuel cell system to Europe. It plans to target markets such as urban air mobility, train, and ship by expanding the application of its hydrogen fuel cell system rather than just focusing on fuel cell electric vehicle.Hyundai exported its… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Company Exports Its Hydrogen Fuel Cell System to Europe for the First Time