Battery + Storage Podcast
Perfecting High-Performance Battery Chemistry With John Kem, American Battery Factory
Mar 14, 2024
Exploring how American Battery Factory is revolutionizing US battery manufacturing with lithium iron phosphate batteries, addressing challenges in raw material sourcing and domestic content rules. The podcast delves into the benefits of prismatic cell design, energy storage advancements, and the company's expansion plans in Arizona.
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Quick takeaways
- American Battery Factory focuses on domestic supply chain for lithium iron phosphate batteries to enhance US competitiveness.
- Prismatic cell design by American Battery Factory promises longevity and recyclability for improved battery performance.
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Focus on Bringing Manufacturing Back to the US
American Battery Factory aims to shift large-scale battery manufacturing back to the United States by ensuring raw materials for battery packs are sourced domestically starting from lithium iron phosphate battery cells. This initiative stemmed from recognizing the heavy reliance on Asian suppliers for raw materials, urging the need for a US-based supply chain to enhance domestic battery production competitiveness against Asian markets. The choice of lithium iron phosphate batteries offers advantages in safety and sustainability by avoiding materials like nickel and cobalt, known for environmental and ethical concerns.
