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Samsung SDI, GM sign agreement to co-develop next-generation prismatic battery cells

PUBT·08/11/2026 04:43:28
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Samsung SDI, GM sign agreement to co-develop next-generation prismatic battery cells
  • Samsung SDI signed a joint development agreement with GM to co-develop a next-generation prismatic EV battery cell.
  • Program targets higher energy density cells with faster charging, extending the companies’ strategic partnership.
  • Samsung SDI will buy GM’s 49.99% stake in the SynergyCells joint venture plant in New Carlisle, Indiana.
  • Move makes the site Samsung SDI’s first wholly owned North American battery plant, reflecting slower-than-expected EV demand growth.
  • Facility will initially shift to energy storage system batteries, with potential to add the jointly developed prismatic cells later.


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