AAH #732 - LG Pulls the Ripcord on Battery Investment
About this episode
The discussion centers around the current state and future of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, featuring insights from Bobb Lee of LG Energy Solutions and Mike Anderson from Battery Technology magazine. Key topics include the slow adoption of EVs in the U.S., the importance of reducing battery costs, and the challenges of charging infrastructure. The episode also delves into various battery chemistries, including LFP and NMC, and the potential of solid-state batteries. The conversation touches on the competitive landscape, joint ventures with automakers, and the implications of tariffs on the automotive industry.
Lucid Gravity
"...here's there's the possibility that their SUV the Gravity will make some headway. When we talk to him, and ..."
Cadillac Lyric
"...so I mean the I mean think about it, the Cadillac Lyric that alone sold as many cars as Lucid did so and ..."
Jeep Compass
"...ario plant where they're going to be building the Compass EV and so on the one hand, you've got the issue o..."
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