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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.


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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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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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