Ford's new lithium-manganese-rich battery

Metal Tech News - April 28, 2025

K. Warner, Metal Tech News | Last updated May 09, 2025 6:56am0

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Ford Motor Company

Lowering battery costs is key to Ford's EV strategy for mass adoption of its growing lineup of EVs, including the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, and E-Transit.

Surprise announcement of this development inspires cautious optimism.

In a LinkedIn post, Charles Poon, director of electrified propulsion engineering at Ford Motor Co., announced a new lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) battery he says will be integrated into its affordable, longer-range electric vehicle lineup by the end of the decade. However, the company has yet to share key technical details.

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