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General Motors and Livent: Using lithium hydroxide in EV production

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Livent’s battery-grade lithium hydroxide, made primarily from lithium extracted at its brine-based operations in South America, is to be utilised in the production of General Motors’ electric vehicles.

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General Motors & Livent Enter Long-Term Lithium Hydroxide Supply Agreement

CleanTechnica EVs

GM and Livent announced today a multi-year sourcing agreement in which Livent will supply GM with battery-grade lithium hydroxide manufactured from lithium obtained at its brine-based sites in South America. Lithium hydroxide is important for GM’s plans to develop more powerful, longer-lasting electric vehicles.

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GM Creates New South America Regional Organization

Green Car Congress

General Motors is creating a new regional organization to meet rising customer demand in South America. GM South America will be headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil and will be led by Jaime Ardila, currently president and general manager GM Mercosur. GM South America currently has 29,000 employees.

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General Motors to move into South America

Green Cars News

With customer demand on the increase in South America, General Motors is setting up a new regional organisation in the area. Known as GM South America, its headquarters will be in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and it will be led by Jaime Ardila, who is currently the president and general manager of GM Mercosur.

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GM signs major Li-ion supply chain agreements: CAM with LG Chem and lithium hydroxide with Livent

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General Motors announced two major Li-ion battery supply chain agreements, one with LG Chem for cathode active material (CAM), and one with Livent for the supply of battery-grade lithium hydroxide. The agreement is expected to help secure supply for GM while assisting Livent in expanding its North American capabilities.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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The parent corporation receiving the most model-level awards is General Motors Company (seven awards), followed by Hyundai Motor Group (five) and Toyota Motor Corporation (four). Porsche (167 PP100) ranks second and Cadillac (170 PP100) ranks third. Among brands, Chevrolet and Kia receive the most segment awards (four).

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GM raises 2024 financial guidance on Q1 revenue

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General Motors (GM) has detailed its first-quarter financial results for the year, citing its gas vehicles and continued growth of electric vehicle (EV) business and software-based platform development. “That’s why we’re raising our full-year earnings, earnings per share and free cash flow guidance.” billion to $11.5

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