2012 Ford Focus EV to use liquid-cooled lithium-polymer battery

Filed under: Sedan , Technology , Hatchback , Electric Ford Focus EV – Click above for high-res image gallery When the 2112 Ford Focus Electric debuts in late 2011, it and the Chevrolet Volt will have a common feature in addition to their LG Chem lithium polymer cells . Ford confirms that the Focus EV will employ a liquid-cooled battery pack with automatic thermal management, just like the Chevy . Ford opted for active thermal management solution in order to help maximize the Focus EV’s battery performance and lifespan. By protecting the battery from overheating, the system can help prevent the development of cracks in the electrodes.

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LG Chem to build lithium ion cell factory in Holland, MI

LG Chem has made it official. The South Korean manufacturer is moving forward with plans to start production of lithium ion cells in Michigan. LG Chem and its U.S. subsidiary, Compact Power Inc

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Geneva 2010: Kia Venga EV, sorry we missed you the first time around

Filed under: Concept Cars , Geneva Motor Show , Technology , Hatchback , Kia , Electric Kia Venga EV concept – Click above for high-res image gallery Apparently, we we missed at least one interesting machine from the recently concluded press days at the Geneva Motor Show . Kia showed off a battery electric version of its new Venga B-segment hatchback. Like the rest of Kia and Hyundai ‘s hybrids and plug-in concepts either in production or recently shown, the Venga EV uses lithium polymer batteries, likely sourced from LG Chem. The battery pack is stored under the floorpan of the electric vehicle (EV)

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Geneva 2010: Kia Venga EV, sorry we missed you the first time around

Filed under: Concept Cars , Geneva Motor Show , Technology , Hatchback , Kia , Electric Kia Venga EV concept – Click above for high-res image gallery Apparently, we we missed at least one interesting machine from the recently concluded press days at the Geneva Motor Show . Kia showed off a battery electric version of its new Venga B-segment hatchback. Like the rest of Kia and Hyundai ‘s hybrids and plug-in concepts either in production or recently shown, the Venga EV uses lithium polymer batteries, likely sourced from LG Chem.

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