GM announced a partnership with startup Peak Energy to develop sodium-ion batteries tailored for grid-scale energy storage, aiming to start trial production in 2028. Sodium-ion batteries offer cost, safety, and longevity advantages over lithium-ion but require larger size. Meanwhile, GM will supply lithium iron phosphate cells to LG Energy Solution for current energy storage needs and expand collaboration with Redwood Materials for battery recycling and second-life battery use. This strategy supports GM's push into energy storage markets and factory energy cost savings.
GM is expanding into the fast-growing energy storage market by developing new sodium-ion batteries, which are cheaper and more durable than lithium-ion. This move targets rising demand driven by AI data centers and electrification across industries. ...
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General Motors is expanding its energy business by developing and deploying sodium-ion batteries for grid storage, partnering with Peak Energy. This move follows a similar strategy by Ford, signaling a growing interest in alternative battery technolo...
General Motors is shifting focus from electric vehicles to energy storage by developing sodium-ion batteries with startup Peak Energy, aiming for commercialization by 2028. These batteries promise longer life, cheaper use without cooling systems, and...
