Good to see some domestic offering. They're using less-expensive minerals like manganese instead of larger amounts of cobalt and nickel per the article.
"GM is targeting the new batteries and chemistry inside them — called lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells — to be used in full-size electric vehicles such as its Silverado and Escalade IQ beginning in 2028.
LMR batteries have been around for decades, but they’ve historically offered a far shorter lifespan, according to Sam Abuelsamid, vice president of market research at auto advisory firm Telemetry.
It’s a problem GM believes it has solved with its LMR batteries, which are being developed in partnership with LG Energy Solution."
"50% fewer parts as well as a significant reduction in the number of modules, or cell cases, inside the vehicles’ battery packs, GM said"
- GM expects to pioneer a new “groundbreaking” EV battery technology that the automaker says will reduce costs and boost profitability of its largest electric SUVs and trucks.
- GM says lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells will be used in its EVs beginning in 2028.
- The new batteries and packs utilize more-prevalent, less-expensive minerals and are lighter and more cost-effective.
"GM is targeting the new batteries and chemistry inside them — called lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells — to be used in full-size electric vehicles such as its Silverado and Escalade IQ beginning in 2028.
LMR batteries have been around for decades, but they’ve historically offered a far shorter lifespan, according to Sam Abuelsamid, vice president of market research at auto advisory firm Telemetry.
It’s a problem GM believes it has solved with its LMR batteries, which are being developed in partnership with LG Energy Solution."
"50% fewer parts as well as a significant reduction in the number of modules, or cell cases, inside the vehicles’ battery packs, GM said"
