GM shed some light on its EV tech research to produce much cheaper EV batteries, which will be key for its EV transformation. The automaker is experimenting with different types of lithium-ion batteries as well as solid-state battery technology and high-voltage electrolytes, among others, GM president Mark Reuss said, as quoted by Reuters, at an industry conference this week. The successful technology will be used in the next generation of Ultium batteries, due to be released sometime around 2025. The aim is to make these batteries cost less than $100 per kWh, compared with some $150 kWh today. Battery packs are the costliest part of an electric vehicle, so slashing their cost will make EVs a lot more affordable, which would be a major step towards wider adoption. Range is the other top priority for carmakers. According to GM, its next-generation Ultium packs will have ranges of up to […]