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GM to Develop Sodium-Ion Battery Cells—for Energy Storage, Not EVs

Car and Driver · Jun 9, 2026, 9:00 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.

A new prototype cell production lab will let GM develop cheaper cells faster, expanding its battery business to boost its future EVs and potentially lower their batteries' cost.

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