Korea’s Battery Makers Embrace LFP Cells as China Strides Ahead

Heejin Kim

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South Korea's battery giants have to date mainly focused on nickel cells and largely neglected research into iron-based cells, which China favors, citing their poorer performance at low temperatures. Recent technology developments at Chinese rivals, however, is changing that perception.