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Benchmark launches Li-ion Battery Raw Material Price Index

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NCM Mid-Nickel (5, 6, and 7 series blends, e.g., NCM 523, NCM 622). LFP (lithium iron phosphate). The index is designed to be used directly by industry participants who wish to follow the relative changes of key raw material input costs of lithium-ion batteries. Lithium hydroxide (CIF Asia). NCM HIGH-NICKEL.

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Government of Canada, Québec invest in GM-POSCO CAM plant in Québec

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CAM are key battery materials that consist of components such as processed nickel, lithium and other materials that make up about 40% of the cost of a battery. The federal government is investing through the Strategic Innovation Fund’s Net Zero Accelerator initiative to support GM-POSCO’s more than $600-million project.

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GM signs major Li-ion supply chain agreements: CAM with LG Chem and lithium hydroxide with Livent

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CAM is a key battery material consisting of components such as processed nickel, lithium and other materials representing about 40% of the cost of a battery cell. —Jeff Morrison, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.

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DOE to issue $47M FY17 Vehicle Technologies program-wide funding opportunity

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The objective of the VTO Battery500 Program is to research, develop, and demonstrate lithium battery technologies capable of achieving a cell specific energy of ≥500 Wh/kg while achieving 1,000 cycles. DOE is putting particular emphasis on meeting the cost target. Development of Electric Traction Drive Systems.