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GM and LG to spend $1 billion on prismatic battery plant

Original: GM and LG Energy Solution will spend 1B USD turning their Spring Hill plant into the first factory to mass-produce prism

General Motors and LG Energy Solution will invest $1 billion to convert their Spring Hill plant into the first factory mass-producing prismatic lithium manganese-rich battery cells, a cheaper alternative to conventional EV batteries. The move is seen as a significant step in lowering electric vehicle costs and scaling next-generation battery technology in the United States.

Why now: The announcement signals a major shift toward cheaper next-generation EV battery production, drawing attention from the auto and cleantech sectors.

General MotorsLG Energy SolutionSpring Hilllithium manganese-rich cells

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