General Motors (GM) has announced a strategic partnership with Peak Energy to develop and manufacture next-generation sodium-ion battery cells aimed at grid-scale energy storage. This partnership, backed by GM Ventures, allows GM to leverage its battery expertise beyond electric vehicles, with trial production set for 2028 at its Michigan battery labs. Peak Energy, founded by veterans from Tesla and Apple, claims to offer market-leading performance in cost-effective storage solutions. Their technology promises a 20% reduction in costs and over 99% uptime compared to traditional lithium-iron-phosphate systems. Additionally, GM is expanding its existing collaboration with Redwood Materials to reuse large EV batteries for stationary storage, further solidifying its commitment to the energy-storage market. This announcement positions GM alongside Tesla, which has successfully dominated the energy-storage sector. Following the news, retail sentiment around GM stock has become more optimistic, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's new direction in energy storage.