GM's LMR battery breakthrough means more range at a lower cost

a year ago

General Motors has 12 electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, surpassing Ford's current offerings.
GM is advancing with new battery technologies, aiming for mass EV adoption and price parity with gasoline vehicles.
Kurt Kelty, GM's head of batteries, highlights the importance of reducing the price gap between gasoline and electric vehicles, currently around $7,500.
GM showcased its LMR (Lithium Manganese-Rich) battery technology, designed to reduce costs by minimizing cobalt use while maintaining energy density.
LMR batteries aim to offer near-NMC range at LFP prices, with a 30% greater range than current LFP packs, expected in trucks by 2028.
GM will use prismatic cells for LMR tech, reducing complexity by decreasing the number of cells from 24 to 6 per pack.
LMR batteries will coexist with LFP and NMC batteries in GM's lineup.

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