Electric Vehicle Battery Value Chain
General Motors' Volt will source electric vehicle battery cells from LG Chem in South Korea which is only one part of the value chain for this critical part. ...
... "That is GM’s role in the Volt’s battery value chain. We write the software and produce the electronic controls that operate the battery. We design the battery pack. We integrate the battery into the vehicle. We design the vehicle, and maximize the battery’s capabilities to meet the Volt’s unique performance expectations, such as up to 40 miles of electric-only driving. " ...Via General Motors FastLane: Batteries Developed in the U.S.