On the Dash: GM expects commercial production of sodium-ion battery cells with Peak Energy around 2029, initially targeting energy storage systems. The automaker is investing $900 million in new battery lab facilities to accelerate domestic cell development and production. GM plans to prioritize domestic battery production for future EVs, potentially giving dealers more U.S.-sourced electrified products. General Motors (GM) is developing next-generation battery cells to reduce its reliance on Chinese supply chains and increase its use of U.S. materials. Kurt Kelty, GM’s Vice President of battery and sustainability, told CNBC that the automaker aims to establish a domestic supply chain within two to three years, primarily for stationary energy storage…
