Buckeye Bullet Electric Streamliner using A123 batteries sets world land speed record of 307.66 MPH. Photo courtesy A123 Systems, Inc.

Detroit, USA - August 11, 2011

General Motors has awarded a production contract to A123 Systems, a developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate® lithium ion batteries and systems, for batteries to be used in future GM electric vehicles to be sold in select global markets.

A123’s high-performance Nanophosphate® lithium ion battery technology delivers high power and energy density combined with excellent safety performance and extensive life cycling in a lighter weight, more compact package. Our products have low capacity loss and impedance growth over time, allowing our systems to meet end-of-life power and energy requirements with minimal pack oversizing. Photo courtesy A123 Systems, Inc.

Nanophosphate lithium ion will power future electric vehicles.

The contract includes advanced Nanophosphate cells and fully integrated electronic components.
The specific vehicles and brands will be announced at a later date.

GM battery engineering teams have tested and validated the A123 battery chemistry at the automaker’s Global Battery Systems Lab in Warren, Mich. Teams from both companies will now work on developing calibrations and software controls for the battery system in preparation for production. General Motors opens its new 33,000 sq-ft Global Battery Systems Lab - the largest automotive battery lab in the United States - Monday, June 8, 2009 at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan. The lab will accelerate the domestic development of advanced battery technology and expedite the introduction of electrically driven vehicles, including the Chevrolet Volt, as well as plug-in hybrids, hybrid-electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles. The Global Battery Systems Lab includes 160 test channels and 42 thermal chambers. Courtesy of GM / John F. Martin

GM battery engineering teams have tested and validated the A123 battery chemistry at the automaker’s Global Battery Systems Lab in Warren, Mich.

A123 Battery in Passenger Vehicle Application. Photo courtesy A123 Systems, Inc.

Teams from both companies will now work on developing calibrations and software controls for the battery system in preparation for production.

A123 Battery in EV Truck Application. Photo courtesy A123 Systems, Inc.

“GM is committed to offering a full line of electrified vehicles - each of which calls for different battery specifications,” said Micky Bly, GM’s executive director - Global Electrical Systems, Infotainment and Electrification.
“We work with a variety of battery developers and A123’s advanced Nanophosphate lithium ion technology offers ideal performance capabilities for a future electrified vehicle application.”

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability was named Green Car of the Year. Photo courtesy GM / Chevrolet Volt

This agreement builds on existing development contracts between GM and A123 focused on next-generation lithium ion battery technology at both the cell and system level.

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car with extended-range capability was named Green Car of the Year. Photo courtesy GM / Chevrolet Volt

“Today’s announcement is the latest milestone in the partnership between GM and A123, and it showcases the type of collaboration between U.S. companies necessary to build a long-term domestic battery and electric vehicle industry,” said Jason Forcier, vice president of the Automotive Solutions Group at A123 Systems.
“This is a testament to GM’s continued commitment to leading the adoption of vehicle electrification technologies, and we believe that our selection as GM’s supplier for this global vehicle program validates our system-level expertise in delivering fully integrated battery packs for electric vehicles.”

The 2011 Chevrolet Volt electric car. Photo courtesy GM / Chevrolet Volt

About General Motors


General Motors (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM), one of the world’s largest automakers, traces its roots back to 1908.

With its global headquarters in Detroit, GM employs 208,000 people in every major region of the world and does business in more than 120 countries.

GM and its strategic partners produce cars and trucks in 30 countries, and sell and service these vehicles through the following brands: Baojun, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Daewoo, Holden, Isuzu, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall, and Wuling.

GM’s largest national market is China, followed by the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Italy.

GM’s OnStar subsidiary is the industry leader in vehicle safety, security and information services.

More information on the new General Motors can be found at

www.gm.com  


About A123 Systems


A123 Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: AONE) develops and manufactures advanced lithium ion batteries and battery systems for the transportation, electric grid services and commercial markets.

Headquartered in Massachusetts and founded in 2001, A123 Systems' proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

For additional information please visit

www.a123systems.com  


Source: General Motors

http://media.gm.com/media/us/en/gm/news.html  

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