GM aims to cut its EV battery costs by 90%

摘要

GM wants to reduce the cost of its battery for the Volt and Ampera by 90% over the next 10 years.rnThe carmaker is developing its second generation of lithium battery technology, focusing on reducing cost ana weight. The batteries could even use nanotechnology to help GM reach its goal.rnGM will launch its Volt electric range-extender vehicle (EREV) in the US at the end of the year, with the Opel-Vauxhall version, the Ampera, to be launched in Europe in 2011.