Since power is in the tank: LG Chem engages Tesla – n-tv.de NEWS

Since power is in the tank: LG Chem engages Tesla – n-tv.de NEWS

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 Monday, August 11, 2014

 
 
 

 
 Currently, Tesla offers the Model S at the only electric car with a range of more than 300 kilometers. But it also costs about $ 70,000. A competitor wants to stem the range for half the price.
 

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2017 could begin the era of electric cars in the United States. Then, likely at least two battery-powered cars hit the market, which have a range of 200 miles and cost less than $ 40,000. In addition to Tesla Motors, which prepare their Model 3, a leading battery manufacturer brings in position. “We definitely are working on a vehicle with a range of 200 miles, which is expected to cost 30,000 to 35,000 dollars,” said Prabhakar Patil, CEO of LG Chem Power. The company is the research division of the South Korean battery manufacturer and has its headquarters in the United States.

Circa 2017 could provide the company, the manager himself confidently. More than one car manufacturer was interested in the technology. He did not name names. In all probability, General Motors is one of the interested parties.

GM already refers batteries from LG Chem for its hybrid vehicle Chevrolet Volt. The Group plans to bring an electric vehicle with a range of 200 miles for $ 30,000 on the market. A spokesman for GM said the project is proceeding according to plan. Details on timing he would not name. Former CEO Dan Akerson had spoken of such a vehicle for the first time last year.

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The two already standing in the showrooms GM-Stromer, the Volt and Spark, create a maximum of 85 miles on a battery charge. A completely revised Volt announced last week for 2015 GM. The model is on the market since late 2010.

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So far, Tesla has the supremacy in electric vehicles with long range, and can demand high prices. Analysts at Deutsche Bank have therefore promoted the title. The shares climbed then near its previous highs.

Tesla offers because currently the only electric vehicle with 200 miles of range on. The Model S is available from $ 71,000. According to experts, is expected to cost at least $ 15,000 but the battery pack. Tesla wants to reduce the cost of batteries by 30 percent. Should contribute to the joint production with Panasonic in a mega factory. 2017 Tesla will then bring a vehicle for $ 35,000 on the market that travels 200 miles wide.

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