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Despite Trump's EV Attacks, DOE Launches 'BattMan' Battery Innovation Accelerator

The US Department of Energy has launched a new 'BattMan' battery innovation accelerator led by experts at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, aimed at helping private-sector partners develop next-generation batteries for more affordable EVs. The move comes despite the Trump administration's broader campaign against vehicle electrification, underscoring continued federal support for battery R&D.