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GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties - CNBC

By Michael Wayland

GM plans U.S. battery development as Trump's DOT attacks Ford for China ties - CNBC

Most battery cells currently rely on raw materials from China. GM is seeking to establish domestic supply chains both for EVs and energy storage.

Kurt Kelty, GM's vice president of battery and sustainability, speaks June 9, 2026, during the automaker's "Empower" event in which it announced the development of sodium-ion batteries for energy sto… [+5629 chars]

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