Where are lithium batteries made?

Approximately 50% of the chemical precursor materials used in lithium battery cells consumed in the U.S. are manufactured in the U.S. □ Raw Material Production. Approximately 50% of the raw lithium supply used in lithium battery cells consumed in the U.S. is produced from North American sources, virgin or recycled.

What should the US government do about the lithium battery market?

The U.S. government must take actions to enhance the expected returns on financial investments in U.S.‐based lithium battery supply chain‐related projects (e.g., battery materials, components, cells, or manufacturing equipment) and reduce the perception of demand uncertainty in the U.S. battery market.

What is the battery capacity of outdoor power supply?

At present, the battery capacity of outdoor power supply in the domestic market varies from 100Wh to 2400Wh. 1000 Wh = 1 Kwh. The maximum capacity we’ve seen is 2400Wh, which means it has 2.4 -kilowatt storage. For high-power equipment, the battery capacity determines the battery life and how long it can be charged.

What are lithium batteries used for?

Lithium batteries will power the majority of vehicles manufactured over the next 50 years and will be essential to military systems, power grids (which are increasingly reliant on variable, renewable energy), and all manner of consumer, medical, and industrial electronics.

How can we build a sustainable lithium battery supply chain?

Building a robust and sustainable lithium battery supply chain across the United States and its allies will require effort from multiple state, local and federal government agencies as well as private industry. Many of those efforts are already underway.

What are the gaps in the lithium battery supply chain?

One of the most important gaps in the U.S. lithium battery supply chain is the lack of domestic equipment and tooling suppliers that make machinery used in the manufacture of lithium batteries and battery materials. Manufacturing equipment makers control vital know-how in lithium battery technology.