What is GM's current stance on using lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in its future electric vehicles?

GM may no longer pursue LFP batteries for its EVs, according to Kurt Kelty, GM's head of battery technology, who stated, 'There is a possibility where LFP does not earn its way into our portfolio,' and called lithium manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry the 'workhorse' for GM's high-volume EV plans.

What alternative battery chemistry is GM prioritizing instead of LFP, and why?

GM is focusing on lithium manganese-rich (LMR) battery chemistry, which it says costs about the same as LFP to manufacture in the U.S. but offers higher energy density—storing more energy for the same weight and size—making it more suitable for EVs than LFP, which is less energy-dense and results in shorter driving ranges.

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