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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

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General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. The plans could include a new joint North American plant to produce the new batteries.

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Georgia Tech named winner of DOE/GM/Mathworks EcoCAR Mobility Challenge

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Last month, DOE, GM, and MathWorks launched the next Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition, the EcoCAR Electric Vehicle (EV) Challenge , with the announcement of the 15 North American universities selected to participate.

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GM invests in Queensland Pacific Metals; nickel and cobalt from Australia

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As part of the agreement, GM is expected to invest up to $69 million in Queensland Pacific Metals for the development of its proposed Townsville Energy Chemicals Hub (TECH) Project in Northern Australia. —Jeff Morrison, GM vice president, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain.

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Grounded G2: 250-mile electric RV builds on GM Ultium EV tech

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Called Grounded, the startup on Wednesday announced the G2, an RV based on the GM BrightDrop Zevo 600 van. A Detroit-based startup wants to turn General Motors electric vans into RVs. Grounded claims deliveries will start later this month. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive G2 is a follow-up to the Grounded G1 launched earlier this year.

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GM begins deliveries of first Ultium-based EVs: GMC Hummer pickup and Brightdrop EV600

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With 30 all-new EVs planned globally through 2025, two-thirds of which will be available in the North America, Ultium will be the key driver of GM’s expansion and next phase of growth. Enable mobility beyond GM’s own portfolio through third-party licensing of its EV technology, co-development agreements and partnerships. GMC HUMMER EV.

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GM in talks with CATL to license cheaper LFP EV battery tech and joint North American plant

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General Motors (GM) is reportedly in talks with battery giant CATL to license its cheaper LFP battery tech. After software glitches, freight delays, and other issues caused GM to miss its EV sales target in 2023, the company believes “production hell” is behind it. Ford announced a $3.5

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CATL to license LFP battery tech to General Motors

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CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd) is negotiating with General Motors (GM) to license its LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology. CATL and GM are also discussing the possibility of building a joint factory in North America. In addition, CATL and GM’s battery factory would be in either the United States or Mexico.