Introduction

In this episode of the Battery + Storage Podcast, host Bill Derasmo is joined by John Kem, president of American Battery Factory (ABF). They discuss how ABF is redefining the domestic supply chain landscape and reviving large-scale battery manufacturing in the U.S. John, a career army officer with a background in engineering and environmental studies, offers insights into ABF's lithium-ion phosphate battery cell chemistry, explaining why they are safer, more environmentally friendly, and more suitable than traditional lithium-ion batteries. Listen in as they chat about ABF's mission, manufacturing process, and the future of battery technology.