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  1. Lordstown is facing corporate challenges, including corporate layoffs leading to a shrinking tax base, while General Motors and LG Energy Solution co-own the Ultium battery cell plant.

General Motors and LG Energy Solution form Ultium Cells JV in Spring Hill

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General Motors and LG Energy Solution formed the Ultium Cells LLC joint venture in Spring Hill, Tennessee. The plant is set to produce lithium manganese rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells. This technology is designed to offer 33% greater energy density than lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry while maintaining a comparable cost.

From cleantechnica.com

Why it matters

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The establishment of Ultium Cells positions General Motors at the forefront of bringing LMR technology to market for future electric vehicles. This move strengthens domestic battery manufacturing and innovation efforts for both General Motors and LG Energy Solution.

Lordstown is currently facing corporate challenges, including layoffs that are shrinking its tax base, while General Motors and LG Energy Solution co-own the Ultium battery cell plant.

From cleantechnica.com

Who's involved

  • LG Energy SolutionSouth Korean battery maker forming the joint venture
  • General MotorsAmerican automotive company co-owning the battery manufacturing venture
  • Spring HillCity in Tennessee where the new battery plant is located

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • FordSpeculative

    Ford might face increased market pressure on its sales due to General Motors' LMR battery technology.

  • North AmericaSpeculative

    North America could see major expansion in battery manufacturing capacity and supply chain.

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Lordstown is facing corporate challenges, including corporate layoffs leading to a shrinking tax base, while General Motors and LG Energy Solution co-own the Ultium battery cell plant.

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