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Fall Colloquium: Driving American battery technology forward

Please join the MIT Energy Initiative as we welcome Kurt Kelty, vice president of battery, propulsion, & sustainability at General Motors. He will present the first seminar of MITEI Presents: Advancing the Energy Transition speaker series for the fall 2025 semester.

From the early days of powering handheld electronics to today’s electric trucks getting more than 400 miles of range, battery innovation has transformed mobility and energy systems. General Motors (GM) is advancing next-generation technologies and driving battery innovation from the lab to commercialization. Beyond vehicles, GM is extending its technology leadership into applications such as grid-scale energy storage, helping to build a more resilient and circular energy ecosystem. These efforts are not just engineering milestones—they represent a systemic approach to making batteries more efficient, affordable, and competitive at scale. This session will explore how GM’s electrification powerhouse is positioning it and U.S. industry for global leadership in battery technology.

This event is for the MIT Community. Please register with an MIT.edu email address.

About the MITEI Presents: Advancing the Energy Transition speaker series

We are in the midst of a major global shift in the types of energy we use and the ways we use them. We know that if we are to stabilize the planet’s climate and eliminate harmful emissions, we must transform our energy systems. This speaker series will connect you with energy experts and leaders who are actively working on the scientific, technological, and policy solutions we urgently need, and will explore how we must work together to accelerate this complicated process.

Accessibility information

MIT is committed to providing an environment that is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need a disability related accommodation to attend or have other questions, please contact us at miteievents@mit.edu.