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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.