General Motors Unveils New Lithium Manganese-Rich Battery Technology to Enhance EV Adoption
GM reveals its LMR battery technology, aiming for cost reduction and improved driving range in electric vehicles by 2028.
Overview
General Motors has announced its upcoming lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery technology set to reduce costs and improve range in electric vehicles by 2028. With LMR, GM can potentially offer over 400 miles of driving range while using cheaper materials like manganese and reducing reliance on nickel and cobalt. The new prismatic cells will streamline battery construction, cutting down parts by 50%. This strategic initiative aims to leverage local supply chains and drive mass adoption of EVs as GM continues to challenge rivals in the automotive industry's transition to electric.
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Analysis
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The emergence of GM's LMR battery technology represents a critical step in breaking China's monopoly over EV battery intellectual property, thus enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the electric vehicle market.
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GM is advancing its EV technology with a new lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery chemistry that promises to increase energy density while reducing costs, aiming for price parity with gas-powered vehicles.
The new battery cells, set to debut in 2028, will decrease the number of components in battery packs, improve ease of manufacturing, and facilitate local sourcing of materials to mitigate reliance on imports.
This development aims to make EVs more accessible to consumers by offering longer ranges at lower prices, addressing current market barriers to EV adoption.
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The emergence of GM's LMR battery technology represents a critical step in breaking China's monopoly over EV battery intellectual property, thus enhancing U.S. competitiveness in the electric vehicle market.
Center
GM is advancing its EV technology with a new lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery chemistry that promises to increase energy density while reducing costs, aiming for price parity with gas-powered vehicles.
The new battery cells, set to debut in 2028, will decrease the number of components in battery packs, improve ease of manufacturing, and facilitate local sourcing of materials to mitigate reliance on imports.
This development aims to make EVs more accessible to consumers by offering longer ranges at lower prices, addressing current market barriers to EV adoption.
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