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GM eyes new battery chemistry to grow AI data center, energy storage business
GM is expanding efforts to capitalize on the expected growth of energy storage and data centers and the development of next-generation sodium-ion batteries.
TL;DR
- General Motors is expanding efforts in energy storage and data centers by developing new battery cell chemistries.
- The company is promoting vehicle-to-grid capabilities for EV owners to address rising energy costs.
- GM is developing next-generation sodium-ion batteries, which are expected to reshape grid-scale energy storage.
- Sodium-ion batteries may operate without active cooling, leading to lower upfront and operating costs.
- GM is partnering with startup Peak Energy for sodium-ion battery cell development, with customer use anticipated after 2028.
- The automaker continues to work on reusing large EV batteries for energy storage and producing lower-cost LFP battery cells.
- GM is seeking partnerships with utility companies nationwide to offer vehicle-to-grid services to customers.