November 3, 2013 -- The separator is a critical component for the safety of electric vehicle power batteries, so General Motors announced a partnership with battery manufacturer Microvast to develop the separator technology and build a new facility in the United States. The U.S. Department of Energy will provide a $200 million grant to both companies for their development efforts.
The two companies will work together to develop new diaphragm technology aimed at improving the safety, charging performance and battery life of electric vehicles. The advanced technology will be designed to improve the thermal stability of electric vehicle batteries and is suitable for almost all types of lithium-ion batteries.
Gm will share diaphragm and coating technology with Microvast, based in Stafford, Texas. "This partnership with Microvast supports our ongoing efforts to develop a North American focused electric vehicle supply chain and help put electric vehicles within reach for every customer," said Kent Helfrich, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Research and Development at GM. It will also provide us with groundbreaking battery separator technology that can be used in future Ultium batteries and, most importantly, supports our ongoing commitment to safety."
Neither company said where in the United States the new plant would be built or when.
Last week, Electrek reported that GM CEO Mary Barra said the company's electric vehicle models will receive the full Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credit in two to three years: "We think initially, we'll qualify for $3,750, and we'll be fully qualified for $7,500 in the next two to three years."
IT House has learned that in order for its electric vehicles to qualify for the IRA electric vehicle tax credit, GM needs to meet two requirements:
Key Minerals ($3,750) - Starting next year, at least 40 percent of the value of key minerals used in electric vehicle batteries will need to be produced or assembled in the United States with its free trade partners, or recycled in North America. Every year after that demand will rise by 10%. For example, 50% is needed in 2024, 60% in 2025 and 70% in 2026.
Battery Kit ($3,750) - Starting next year, at least half the value of a battery kit for an electric vehicle will need to be manufactured or assembled in North America. Again, this demand will grow by 10 per cent a year.

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