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Chevy Equinox EV sales fell to 1,905 vehicles in the United States during the third quarter of 2026, compared with more than 25,000 in the same period of 2025. While most GM electric models declined, Cadillac electric vehicles became the group’s largest contributor to sales.
Toyota and Lexus sales in the United States rose 0.6% during the third quarter of 2026, driven by the performance of electric and hybrid vehicles, while some electric competitors’ sales fell sharply. The bZ model recorded nearly 25,000 units from the beginning of the year through September.
Ultium Cells, the joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced that its Tennessee plant will begin producing lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) battery cells, which promise higher energy density than LFP at a similar cost. The cells are scheduled for use in electric trucks and large SUVs starting in 2028.
General Motors plans to upgrade the Ultium Cells facility in Spring Hill to produce battery cells based on lithium manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry, with commercial production in the United States scheduled to begin by 2028. The company says these cells could offer 33% higher energy density than LFP batteries at a similar cost, making them candidates for electric vehicles targeting good range and a lower price.
General Motors has begun installing batteries containing materials recovered from old packs in production electric vehicles as part of a pilot program carried out in cooperation with Cirba Solutions. The process included producing 12 tons of cathode material made entirely from recycled nickel, cobalt, and manganese.