Bloomberg Businessweek ICYMI: The Race to Roll Out Solid-State Batteries
Aug 18, 2025
Siyu Huang, Founder and CEO of Factorial Energy, is at the forefront of solid-state battery innovation for the automotive industry. In this discussion, she outlines the importance of critical minerals amidst rising global competition. Siyu shares insights on how partnerships with giants like Mercedes-Benz and Stellantis are shaping the future of electric vehicles. She also tackles supply chain challenges and the impact of government funding aimed at boosting domestic production and sustainability in battery technology.
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Geopolitics Shapes Battery Strategy
- Global tech competition raises geopolitical risk for supply chains and customers alike.
- Siyu Huang says Factorial focuses on diversified global customers and diversified supply chains to manage that risk.
Material Choices Reduce Supply Risk
- Factorial avoids certain constrained materials and LLP to reduce exposure to China-driven supply issues.
- The company builds supplier coalitions and recycling partnerships to strengthen supply resilience.
Build Recycling Partnerships Early
- Partner with recyclers early to build a closed-loop supply chain before scaling.
- Siyu Huang reports collaborations with major recyclers like Sunggyu to secure future materials.