SEOUL, December 23 (AJP) - South Korean automaker KG Mobility (KGM) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Samsung SDI to form a strategic partnership aimed at developing and commercializing electric vehicle battery packs.
Under the agreement, the two companies will jointly develop cylindrical nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA) battery packs and cooperate closely on high-voltage battery pack development, testing and production.
The project will use Samsung SDI’s cylindrical 46-series NCA cells, which have a diameter of 46 millimeters. Samsung SDI said the cells offer long driving range and fast charging through high energy density, while improving safety and durability under a wide range of driving conditions.
KGM said the cells incorporate high-capacity, high-nickel NCA cathode materials along with Samsung SDI’s proprietary silicon carbon nanocomposite (SCN) anode material, which reduces swelling, increases energy density and extends battery life while maintaining safety.
Beyond the battery pack development program, KGM and Samsung SDI said they plan to pursue a longer-term partnership. This includes joint product planning based on Samsung SDI battery cells, cooperation on vehicle lineups, a global branding strategy for overseas markets and a joint review system for emerging technologies.
Kwak Jeong-hyeon, head of KG Mobility’s business strategy division, said in a press release that the partnership will help the automaker respond to rapid changes in industry conditions and government policies, including the diversification of battery materials.
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