Interesting that Tesla added "M" as the second battery chemistry/ technology for their power wall (and probably soon also as a second component for the vehicle battery packs -use the best of two worlds) and now also LG Chem takes a move towards "M"...

“NCM cathode compositions offer an outstanding balance of power, energy, thermal stability and low cost. NCM cathode materials can be tailored through changes in composition and morphology to meet a wide range of customer requirements from high-energy handheld consumer electronics to high-power electric vehicles.”

“We are pleased to have reached this agreement with 3M. This license will give our battery customers confidence in LG’s technology and our long-term commitment to the battery industry. The license also opens the door to new opportunities for LG Chem as a supplier of cathode materials to the battery industry.”

http://insideevs.com/lg-chem-3m-sign-patent-license-agreement-related-use-nickel-cobalt-manganese-li-ion-batteries/