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Electrek reports that Chevrolet Equinox EV sales dropped 92% in the third quarter, ending its run as GM’s top-selling electric car. The shift matters because Cadillac SUVs reportedly took the lead.
Ultium Cells says it will convert its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell plant to make prismatic LMR cells. The chemistry is intended for future General Motors EVs from 2028 and is said to offer about 33% higher energy density than LFP at similar cost.
GM said it will be the first company to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells. The company says the cells can deliver 33% higher energy density than LFP at a comparable cost, which could affect EV battery pricing and range.
General Motors said it will mass-produce lithium-manganese-rich cells at a factory in Spring Hill. The confirmation points to the manufacturing site for its next-generation EV battery plans.