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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.
A free five-stop music tour in Quebec relied on two Chevrolet Silverado EV trucks and a 150-kilowatt-hour mobile battery unit to power the sound system, lighting, and cooking kitchen without a grid connection or diesel generators.