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Well, General Motors is teaming up with Forge Nano.

They are a materials science startup to enhance the performance and durability of their own batteries.

GM Ventures is the bit that's invested $10 million in Forge Nano,

developing a thin coating technology to improve the safety and

lifespan of cathode active materials and avoid, well, reduce overall battery costs.

But let me explain what this is.

I find this stuff fascinating.

There's so much going on in innovation.

And this is one of the biggest OEMs in the world investing in cutting edge technology.

So Forge Nano's coating, which they've

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