Summary:
- General Motors (GM) is considering using battery cells from a Japanese brand that will be manufactured in the United States to power its future electric vehicles.
- This move aligns with GM's strategy to localize its EV battery supply chain and reduce reliance on overseas suppliers, particularly in China.
- The partnership with the Japanese brand is expected to help GM meet the requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides tax credits for EVs with batteries made in North America.