Gene Berdichevsky discusses revolutionary advancements in lithium-ion batteries with Sila Nanotechnologies, aiming to make batteries 40% more efficient. He shares his journey from Tesla to founding a battery technology company and the challenges of using silicon anodes for better battery storage. The podcast explores collaborations for electric vehicles, financial backing, and the future impact of nanotechnology on society.

Gene Berdichevsky, co-founder of Sila Nanotechnologies, discusses the challenges in the EV market. Topics include high-performance cells for lower-cost batteries, potential of sodium-ion batteries, production overcapacity, and limitations of Inflation Reduction Act. Also covers manufacturing competition for electricity, vehicle-to-grid challenges, and factors influencing EV adoption.