GM and LG Energy Solution push battery innovation with LMR EV cells targeting 400+ miles range and expanded LFP production for energy storage systems in North America.
NextStar Energy opens Canada’s first large-scale EV battery cell factory in Windsor, producing over one million cells since November 2025.
LG Energy Solution takes full control of NextStar Energy as Stellantis sells its stake, strengthening Canada’s EV battery manufacturing and supply chain.
LG Energy Solution and Toyota Tsusho Corporation announced the establishment of Green Metals Battery Innovations, LLC, a joint venture company focused on battery recycling.
GM is targeting the new LMR prismatic battery cells to be used in full-size electric vehicles such as its Chevrolet Silverado and Escalade IQ beginning in 2028.
LG Energy Solution has announced plans to establish a joint venture with Derichebourg, the French leader in metal waste recycling, to build a state-of-the-art battery recycling plant.