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  "id": 544886,
  "title": "Samsung SDI, GM to jointly develop next-generation EV batteries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/samsung-sdi-gm-to-jointly-develop-next-generation-ev-batteries-544886",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-11T08:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260811/samsung-sdi-gm-to-jointly-develop-next-generation-ev-batteries"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Samsung SDI and General Motors have entered into a joint agreement to develop advanced prismatic battery cells for electric vehicles. The partnership aims to create batteries with high energy density and rapid charging capabilities. In addition to the joint development, Samsung SDI has taken over GM's 49.99% stake in SynergyCells, a U.S. joint venture started in Indiana. This acquisition signifies a shift in the battery market, as the two companies are now concentrating on alternative forms of collaboration instead of maintaining the joint venture. With this move, Samsung SDI will hold its first independently operated battery production facility in North America, which will be used to manufacture advanced batteries for various applications. Currently, the battery plant is under construction and is expected to be completed soon.",
  "summary": "Samsung SDI said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with General Motors (GM) to jointly develop next-generation prismatic battery cells for potential use in future electric vehicles (EV). Under the agreement, the two companies will codevelop prismatic batteries designed to offer high energy density and fast-charging capabilities, extending their partnership in EV development. As part of the deal,…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Samsung SDI, GM to jointly develop prismatic EV batteries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/samsung-sdi-gm-to-jointly-develop-prismatic-ev-batteries",
        "published": "2026-08-11T05:41:57.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Samsung SDI, GM to jointly develop next-generation EV batteries",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/samsung-sdi-gm-to-jointly-develop-next-generation-ev-batteries",
        "published": "2026-08-11T07:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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