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Automakers Are Moving To LFP Batteries – What Does This Mean For The Industry?
(NewsDirect) By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries are gainin...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Automakers Are Moving To LFP Batteries – What Does This Mean For The Industry?\n \n \n (NewsDirect)\n \n \n By Faith Ashmore, Benzinga\n \n \n Lithium iron phosphate\n(LFP) batteries are gaining traction in the electric vehicle industry,\nboth in the United States and globally. These batteries offer a\nlower-cost alternative to the nickel cobalt manganese cells commonly\nused in electric vehicles. These batteries are different from other\ncompositions, such as lithium-ion, due to the unique properties of\niron phosphate as the cathode material.\n \n \n Recognizing the potential of LFP technology,\nmajor companies worldwide have pledged over $11 billion to establish\nfuture manufacturing facilities for LFP batteries in the United\nStates. Large companies like\n \n Tesla\n \n (NASDAQ: TSLA) and\n \n Rivian\n \n (NASDAQ: RIVN) that have a history of electrification\n \n \n are\ninvesting in LFP battery production.\n \n \n Unlike some other\ncompositions that may contain cobalt, nickel, or manganese, lithium\niron phosphate batteries are cobalt-free and possess a lower\nenvironmental impact.\n \n \n \n Ford\n \n (NYSE: F) has also announced its intention to\nincorporate LFPs into various models, including the\n \n \n popular Mustang Mach-E\n \n \n , beginning this year. To support this\ninitiative, Ford plans to establish a new production plant\nspecifically dedicated to LFP battery manufacturing in Michigan by\n2026. This significant milestone would make Ford the first automaker\nin the United States to have its own LFP battery facility.\n \n \n However, analysts\ncaution that many battery suppliers and automakers may not be\nadequately securing their supply of the 'p' in LFPs –\nphosphate – potentially leaving them susceptible to supply risk in\nthe long run. This exposure to risk highlights the need for more\ninvestment in LFP technology and the broader battery supply chain to\nensure a secure and sustainable production of electric vehicles\nthrough stable access to necessary materials For example, earlier this\nyear\n \n \n \n General\nMotors\n \n \n \n (NYSE: GM) invested $650\n \n \n million in a\nlithium company to help support its battery production for electric\nvehicles, but did not make a similar investment in phosphate. It seems\nlikely companies not currently investing in phosphate may loo...