Comments on: Report Reveals Lithium-ion Battery Prices Already Dropping Steeper Than Expected http://gm-volt.com/2010/03/09/report-reveals-lithium-ion-battery-prices-already-dropping-steeper-than-expected/ Real-time news, information, and discussion about the Chevrolet Volt. Sat, 26 May 2012 08:46:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Eschew Obfuscation : Lithium batteries - $450 kWh http://gm-volt.com/2010/03/09/report-reveals-lithium-ion-battery-prices-already-dropping-steeper-than-expected/#comment-182276 Eschew Obfuscation : Lithium batteries - $450 kWh Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:02:06 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=3243#comment-182276 [...] (Source: GM-Volt.com. Report Reveals Lithium-ion Battery Prices Already Dropping Steeper Than Expected.) [...] [...] (Source: GM-Volt.com. Report Reveals Lithium-ion Battery Prices Already Dropping Steeper Than Expected.) [...]

]]> By: Deutsche Bank Report: More Rapid Growth; Steeper Price Decline for Lithium-Ion Batteries http://gm-volt.com/2010/03/09/report-reveals-lithium-ion-battery-prices-already-dropping-steeper-than-expected/#comment-182137 Deutsche Bank Report: More Rapid Growth; Steeper Price Decline for Lithium-Ion Batteries Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:23:52 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=3243#comment-182137 [...] The firm notes the average lithium-ion cell price in 2009 has been $650 per kwh, but claims automakers are already seeing bids for $450 per kwh from battery companies for delivery contracts in the 2011/2012 timeframe. Furthermore, they predict an additional 25% decline in price over the next 5 years and a 50% decline over the next 10 years along with a doubling of performance over the next 7 years. If these numbers were to hold true, this would obviously bode very well for manufacturers and owners of hybrid and electric vehicles alike. Share and Enjoy: [...] [...] The firm notes the average lithium-ion cell price in 2009 has been $650 per kwh, but claims automakers are already seeing bids for $450 per kwh from battery companies for delivery contracts in the 2011/2012 timeframe. Furthermore, they predict an additional 25% decline in price over the next 5 years and a 50% decline over the next 10 years along with a doubling of performance over the next 7 years. If these numbers were to hold true, this would obviously bode very well for manufacturers and owners of hybrid and electric vehicles alike. Share and Enjoy: [...]

]]> By: Ipod Touch – Experience the Real Fun http://gm-volt.com/2010/03/09/report-reveals-lithium-ion-battery-prices-already-dropping-steeper-than-expected/#comment-181948 Ipod Touch – Experience the Real Fun Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:05:16 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=3243#comment-181948 [...] Report Reveals Lithium-ion Battery Prices Already Dropping Steeper Than Expected [...] [...] Report Reveals Lithium-ion Battery Prices Already Dropping Steeper Than Expected [...]

]]> By: Noel Park http://gm-volt.com/2010/03/09/report-reveals-lithium-ion-battery-prices-already-dropping-steeper-than-expected/#comment-181905 Noel Park Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:10:48 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=3243#comment-181905 <blockquote cite="comment-181755"> <strong><a href="#comment-181755" rel="nofollow">Bruce</a></strong>: If you are implying that Americans don’t do this, there are probably people involved with Airbus, Embraer and Saab who would beg to differ with you. </blockquote> #163 I heard a report the other day about Boeing and Airbus joining forces to pursue illegal subsidy claims against a new plane from Bombardier which will compete with their established models. Nobody's perfect, LOL.

Bruce: If you are implying that Americans don’t do this, there are probably people involved with Airbus, Embraer and Saab who would beg to differ with you.

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I heard a report the other day about Boeing and Airbus joining forces to pursue illegal subsidy claims against a new plane from Bombardier which will compete with their established models. Nobody’s perfect, LOL.

]]> By: Deutsche Bank Estimates EV Batteries Price Will Drop 50% In Next Decade | Batteries http://gm-volt.com/2010/03/09/report-reveals-lithium-ion-battery-prices-already-dropping-steeper-than-expected/#comment-181904 Deutsche Bank Estimates EV Batteries Price Will Drop 50% In Next Decade | Batteries Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:06:07 +0000 http://gm-volt.com/?p=3243#comment-181904 [...] few years ago, indeed – batteries had been expensive – an estimated figure systematically used by those who are against EVs is $1000 per kWh for a Li-Ion battery. The [...] [...] few years ago, indeed – batteries had been expensive – an estimated figure systematically used by those who are against EVs is $1000 per kWh for a Li-Ion battery. The [...]

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