Renault and LG sign MOU on development of next-gen long-range EV batteries
23 May 2014
Renault and LG Chem signed an MOU to develop the next-generation of Li-ion batteries for longer-range electric vehicles (EV), reportedly with an eye to doubling current range (e.g., from about 90 miles to about 180.)
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LG Chem already supplies batteries to Renault. In 2012, Renault signed a three-way agreement with LG Chem and French atomic commission CEA to develop next-generation electric vehicle batteries in Europe. (Earlier post.)
This could turn out to be equivalent or slightly better than the current batteries used in the Tesla Model-S?
A Leaf with 93 x 2 = 186 miles range for 2017/2018
would be a good interim step forward.
Will the following generation double again for an extended range of 93 x 4 = 372 miles or about the equivalent to most current ICEVs?
Posted by: HarveyD | 23 May 2014 at 08:10 AM