GM aims to become the first automaker to deploy LMR batteries in EVs, with plans to start commercial production in the US by 2028. Cobalt is a key component in this mix, but it’s also the most expensive material in the battery and mined under conditions that often violate human rights, leading it to be called the “blood diamond of batteries.” As a result, GM and other companies like Tesla are rushing to create a cobalt-free battery. GM says the LMR batteries are the result of “decades-long research and investment in technology” that will give it the leg up over its competitors.
Author: Andrew J. Hawkins
Published at: 2025-05-12 22:16:16
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