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GM, LG Energy Solution achieve 100 percent mineral recycling from end-of-life EV batteries

General Motors has succeeded in recycling key minerals recovered from end-of-life electric vehicle batteries into new battery cells, and the batteries have been installed in EVs for sale. GM completed a closed-loop recycling pilot that reintroduced nickel, cobalt and manganese extracted from used batteries. Working with Cirba Solutions, it processed 80 batteries into black mass and produced more than 12 tons of cathode active material using only recycled minerals.

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GM, LG Energy Solution push mass production of next-generation battery

General Motors and LG Energy Solution are moving to produce next-generation batteries in the United States with higher energy density than existing low-cost batteries. Their joint venture Ultium Cells plans to retrofit its Spring Hill, Tennessee, plant to make lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells. GM targets a 33 percent increase in energy density at costs similar to lithium iron phosphate (LFP). The retrofit is set to start late this year and finish in 2028.

Mobility

Tesla new Roadster charges in 10 minutes with most advanced battery pack yet

Tesla plans to equip its new Roadster with what it calls its most advanced high-voltage battery pack yet. The car aims to deliver high-output driving and ultra-fast charging using in-house 4680 cylindrical cells and an upgraded thermal management system. Vice President of Engineering Lars Moravy (Lars Moravy) said charging from 15 percent to 85 percent could take about 10 minutes, though exact battery capacity, peak charging power and voltage architecture have not been disclosed.