GM Claims EV Battery Breakthrough for Cheaper, Longer-Range Trucks
Detroit, USA: General Motors revealed a new lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery design that promises longer range at a lower cost for its electric SUVs and trucks by 2028. GM says the chemistry reduces dependence on expensive metals like cobalt and nickel. If successfully commercialized, this technology might undercut leading EV rivals on price. Analysts caution that LMR historically faced shorter lifespans, so GM’s reliability claims will require verification. But the announcement underscores the intensifying race among automakers to boost EV range and slash costs to attract mainstream buyers.
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Key Entities
- • General Motors: Legacy automaker pivoting hard toward electrification, invests heavily in proprietary battery tech.
- • LMR (lithium manganese-rich) chemistry: Relies less on cobalt/nickel, historically had longevity challenges.
- • Ford and Tesla: Major EV rivals also researching advanced battery compositions for next-gen electric models.
- • U.S. battery supply chain: Potentially reorganizing if GM’s approach gains traction, requiring new manganese sourcing partners.
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