GM has announced plans to launch a line of new lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells to power the automaker’s future electric trucks and full-size SUVs. The General expects to be the first automaker to adopt the technology for use in electric vehicles (EVs). Developed in collaboration with LG Energy Solution, the new EV battery tech is scheduled for production in the United States by 2028, while pre-production is scheduled to kick off in 2027 at an LG Energy Solution facility.
LMR battery cells offer a variety of benefits thanks to their unique chemical composition, which utilizes a high proportion of manganese, a more abundant and cost-effective material than traditional battery materials like nickel and cobalt. This composition enables LMR batteries to deliver 33 percent greater energy density than standard lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, but at comparable costs. For GM’s electric trucks and SUVs, this translates to a potential driving range over 400 miles without a major price hike.
This latest collaboration between GM and LG Energy Solution builds on an existing joint venture, Ultium Cells, which has already produced batteries for a range of GM electric vehicles. The latest development partnership has enabled the two companies to make a series of breakthroughs in LMR technology, increasing battery lifespan while addressing potential voltage loss.
GM began LMR battery development in 2015, with significant progress made in 2020, supported by research conducted at GM’s Wallace Battery Cell Innovation Center in Warren, Michigan. The forthcoming introduction of the new LMR battery cells is part of GM’s broader strategy to expand its EV lineup, offering a range of battery options that balance performance, range, and cost.
“We’re pioneering manganese-rich battery technology to unlock premium range and performance at an affordable cost, especially in electric trucks,” said VP of battery, propulsion, and sustainability at GM, Kurt Kelty. “As we look to engineer the ideal battery for each vehicle in our diverse EV portfolio, LMR will complement our high-nickel and iron-phosphate solutions to expand customer choice in the truck and full-size SUV markets, advance American battery innovation, and create jobs well into the future.”
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When is Marry gonna ditch the LG which is known to explode and switch to Panasonic?
If ya own a Samsung phone why did you not ditch it when they started exploding in peoples pockets? Things happen. As long as they fix it and learn from it its all good. Look how long they have been producing ice vehicles and yet look at all the problems still.
except as far as I know LG still keep exploding
I didn’t know that Panasonic is a major player in car batteries manufacturing. Maybe you were thinking about Samsung?
I’m not sure where they stand today, but as of last year Samsung SDI had a 5.1% share of the EV battery market and Panasonic had 4.7%.
Panasonic was one of Tesla’s biggest partners, and runs some of the battery lines in the gigafactories.
Lithium / Magnesium! The only way I would even ride in a vehicle powered by those miniature magnesium hand grenades is an old fashion Diving Bell. Its obvious these dumb asses never seen the horror of a Vietnam era phosphorus grenade…FOOLS.💀
The battery is Lithium MANGANESE, not Magnesium. Totally different element. It’s easy to confuse the two.
Your right but there’s no mistaking the ignorance of the EV Derangement Syndrome.
Yes, it goes hand-in-hand with other types of deranged individuals fixated on DENIER type theories… Hats off to you though, it can’t be easy to admit when oneself is suffering from a syndrome.
You’re right…
The Electric Car and Truck ! We he People are being told this is ready for the Public and is The Best for Us ! The Truth is the Electric Car / Truck is still Being Developed . There are many New Batteries under Development . When you Purchase a EV your buying a another experiment! The EV Will some Day be the Norm . However Today the EV is Not in Our Best Interest . I Believe we the People Should Waite 10 years before you even Think about Buying the Over priced EV
By your definition is everything an experiment?
I work in product development on heating appliances. There is always new stuff being developed in all industries.
EV’s have been mass produced for over 15 years now. The technology is getting quite mature.
I am amused. The first model T did not get 300+ miles either.
If you need a daily commuting vehicle, an EV with at home charging can meet your needs now. If you want a road trip vehicle with the convenience of charging just like a gasoline fill up on nearly every street corner, you are going to have to wait.
As an EV owner I don’t understand this statement. This sounds like someone who hasn’t experienced driving an EV on a road trip. It’s a very gasoline mentality.
For 95% of drivers an EV is more convenient 90% of the time, Similar convivence 8% of the time and less convenient about 2% of the time. And that 8% and 2% is shrinking literally every day.
“It’s a very gasoline mentality”.
I like that!
Maybe some EV haters have sniffed gasoline for too long throughout their life and got addicted.
It seems so strange to me every time I read EV rhetoric. In the area I live you are considered a registered CooCoo if you buy one. No matter how nice or exotic they may be they are worth nothing after you have driven them 100 Miles. Except to another registered CooCoo.
The article above notes that the range on these pickups is 400 miles not 100.