General Motors (GM) and LG Energy Solution’s Ultium Cells joint venture celebrated a significant milestone with the production of its 100 millionth battery cell at the Ultium Cells Warren plant in Ohio. This achievement comes five years after the companies announced plans to produce electric vehicle (EV) battery cells in the state.
David Kim, CEO of LG Energy Solution, expressed pride in the milestone, emphasizing the company’s commitment to advancing zero-emissions power across industries, from EVs to energy storage solutions. “As the largest battery cell manufacturer operating in North America, this milestone at our Ultium Cells joint venture with GM represents our commitment to scaling zero emissions power across a variety of industries,” said Kim, highlighting the impact on job creation in Ohio.
GM’s Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, JP Clausen, shared similar sentiments, noting the facility’s role in GM’s vision for the future of transportation. He also underscored the importance of the plant in setting new benchmarks in cell production, blending cutting-edge technology with a skilled workforce. “The work being done here at Ultium Cells Warren is critical to the future of transportation and to General Motors’ efforts to drive the industry forward,” Clausen stated.
The Ultium Cells Warren facility, which broke ground in May 2020, began battery production in August 2022. It produces large-format, pouch-type cells utilizing a nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum (NCMA) chemistry to deliver greater range at a lower cost. GM and LG Energy Solution are further expanding their collaboration with a focus on developing cost-competitive prismatic battery cells to meet the growing demands of the EV market.
Source: GMAuthority