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Lead Story Aug 20, 2026

Trump-Endorsed $100M Lithium-Ion Battery Factory to Boost US EV Supply Chain

A new 3 GWh lithium-ion battery factory in North Carolina, backed by a $100 million DOE grant, will expand domestic production for EVs and energy storage. The project underscores growing US battery manufacturing despite political tensions around clean tech.

Priya Sharma

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Altilium Secures First UK Patent for EcoCathode Battery Recycling Process

Altilium has been granted its first UK patent for the EcoCathode hydrometallurgical process, which recovers and regenerates battery-grade cathode materials from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. The method, validated by Imperial College London, aims to cut energy use, emissions, and reliance on imported critical minerals as the company scales from pilot to commercial production.

Sarah Mitchell Aug 6, 2026