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GM Advances Sodium-Ion Battery Production in the U.S.

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GM Advances Sodium-Ion Battery Production in the U.S.
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The Gist

“General Motors is expanding its battery portfolio with domestic sodium-ion production, building on prior investments in LFP and lithium manganese-rich batteries.”

General Motors is launching sodium-ion battery production in the United States as part of its strategy to diversify electric vehicle battery technology. This move complements GM's existing work with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lithium manganese-rich (LMR) batteries.

The addition of sodium-ion batteries aims to enhance energy storage options while improving supply chain security for EV production.

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