LG Chem delivers first Chevy Volt batteries to GM

Fully-powered prototypes soon to be tested

On Tuesday, GM took delivery of the first lithium-ion batteries produced for the Chevy Volt. GM will immediately start initial testing the batteries delivered by LG Chem. Additionally, the company will also be receiving lithium-ion batteries form A123Systems in December.

Few new details were released, and GM has not confirmed its final plans for final Volt production, however, GM's Bob Lutz did confirm that he would like to see 60,000 - 100,000 vehicles in production per year as soon as the vehicle launches in late 2010.

(Source: AutoObserver)