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Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture of General Motors and LG Energy Solution, announced plans to produce lithium‑manganese‑rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells at its Spring Hill, Tennessee plant. The move would make Ultium the first global manufacturer of this next‑generation chemistry, offering 33% higher energy density than current lithium‑iron‑phosphate cells while maintaining comparable costs. Construction and upgrades will begin later this year, with completion slated for 2028, creating 500 new jobs and expanding the facility’s workforce to 1,700.