General Motors, LG Energy Solution to Begin U.S. Production of Low-Cost LMR EV Cells in 2028

Ultium Cells, a joint venture of GM and LG Energy Solution, plans to begin commercial production of MRL prismatic cells in the U.S. in 2028 General Motors and LG Energy Solution announced the commercialization of manganese- and lithium-rich prismatic battery cells (LMR) for future automotive SUVs and large electric pickups. Through this partnership between the two companies they will develop prismatic and chemical battery cell technology. It sho…

The new LMR batteries from General Motors are a compromise for more advanced e-cars, but not a real replacement for robust LFP batteries from China. An analysis by Frank Wunderlich-Pfeiffer (battery, general motors)

Now it’s GM’s turn to tout cheaper, more efficient new battery tech! It’s called LMR and it’s been three decades in the making - EV Central

General Motors has announced it will be the world's first car-maker to mass-produce pioneering lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries in 2028.

GM and LG Energy targets commercialization of LMR battery cell technology by 2028

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General Motors, LG Energy Solution to Begin U.S. Production of Low-Cost LMR EV Cells in 2028

General Motors and battery partner LG Energy Solution plan to begin commercial production of lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery cells in the United States starting in 2028, aiming to lower electric vehicle (EV) costs and expand adoption. The new LMR cells, which GM says are more cost-effective than the nickel-rich cells currently in use, will be [...] The post General Motors, LG Energy Solution to Begin U.S. Production of Low-Cost LMR EV Cells…

GM, LG Energy to launch manganese-rich EV batteries

General Motors and LG Energy Solution will begin commercial production of lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells by 2028, targeting next-generation electric trucks and full-size SUVs. The new battery technology, developed through their Ultium Cells joint venture, delivers 33% higher energy density than current lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells at a comparable cost, due to a higher proportion of affordable manganese in the battery’…