GM works with LG to address battery defect issues
LG Energy Solution's (LGES) Ochang plant in North Chungcheong Province. Courtesy of LGESUS carmaker confirms 10 battery-related fires in Bolt EVsBy Kim Bo-eunA GM signboard / Korea Times fileGeneral Motors (GM) said Monday it was working with LG to address battery-related defects after it found that 10 fires in its Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles (EVs) were caused by batteries supplied by LG affiliates. In an email interview, GM spokesman Dan Flores said the automaker was collaborating with LG to resolve the manufacturing defect. LG Energy Solution (LGES) manufactures batteries for Chevrolet Bolt EVs, while LG Electronics assembles LGES-produced cells into battery modules and packs"So far, GM experts have confirmed 10 battery related fires in Bolt EVs,” Flores said. "GM and LG are working around the clock, seven days a week to resolve this manufacturing defect. We have a long-standing partnership with LG and will continue to work with them to address known issues.”Flores added GM will only begin replacing battery modules when GM and LG were confident of the safety of LG'
