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Faraday Future Announces Supply Agreement with LGChem
작성자 : Jennifer
2016-10-19 |
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LGChem to supply battery cells for Faraday Future
Faraday Future today(October 3, 2016) announced a partnership with LGChem, the leading manufacturer of advanced battery systems, to supply lithium-ion cells for FF’s electric vehicles.
The partnership also represents a joint commitment between both companies to collaborate on the development of EV battery technology, resulting in the world’s highest energy density for a production automotive battery. These cells will be incorporated into Faraday Future’s VPA platform, the company’s universal and scalable modular battery structure. The VPA platform is a critical component to Faraday Future’s future product portfolio.
“LG Chem worked closely with Faraday Future to develop a tailored cell chemistry to optimize the range and safety of our mass production battery hardware,” said Tom Wessner, VP of Global Supply Chain, Faraday Future. “At FF, we are working with world-class suppliers to advance our technological innovations, and we look forward to our relationship with LGChem as we push towards our vision of future mobility.”
“As a leading supplier of automotive cells and batteries, we are proud to work alongside Faraday Future as we work together to create the next generation of electric vehicles,” said UB Lee, the President of Energy Solution Company, LGChem. “Our progress so far represents a major step forward in battery technology, and we look forward to growing our partnership and co-developing hardware into the future.”
With a customer base of more than 20 global automakers, LGChem’s leadership in the EV space makes it a strong partner for Faraday Future as both companies build towards the future of EV mobility.
