Battery Revolution Clubhouse Recording - US battery supply chain and LFP batteries
The podcast episode featuring John Kem, (President of American Battery Factory), provides insights into the challenges and strategies involved in establishing a domestic battery supply chain focused on producing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells. It explores the competitiveness of LFP batteries, highlighting the importance of electrode design and leveraging U.S. and European technology to compete with overseas production. His discussion with Simon & Mariam covered various aspects including technology partnerships, workforce recruitment and the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on manufacturing and supply chain logistics.