General Motors is adopting lithium manganese rich (LMR) battery technology to accelerate electric vehicle sales, according to the Financial Times. Kurt Kelty, GM’s VP of battery, propulsion and sustainability, stated the company has resolved the voltage fade issue that previously hindered LMR commercialization.
This initiative forms part of a high-stakes strategy to increase U.S. EV adoption following a market slowdown. LMR batteries maintain cost parity with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) alternatives.
The new technology offers up to 33% greater energy density than current standards. GM plans to debut its first LMR-equipped vehicles in 2028.