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General Motors develops domestic battery supply chain to reduce reliance on China
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General Motors, Kurt Kelty
Detroit, USA
September 2026
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GM is developing sodium-ion battery cells for energy storage systems to reduce dependence on Chinese materials.
The company aims for a fully domestic supply chain within 2-3 years.
GM is investing $900 million in new battery lab facilities in Detroit.
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