This National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries, developed by the Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries will help guide investments to develop a domestic lithium-battery manufacturing.
What is the National Blueprint for lithium batteries?
This National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries, developed by the Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries will help guide investments to develop a domestic lithium-battery manufacturing value chain that creates equitable clean-energy manufacturing jobs in America while helping to mitigate climate change impacts.
The European Union has prioritized batteries under the European Commission's industrial policy through the European Battery Alliance, which launched in 2017 and developed a strategic plan to secure battery manufacturing and access to critical materials across the entire supply chain.
According to the Department of Energy, eligible activities will include second-life applications for EV batteries and technologies and processes for final recycling and disposal of EV batteries. For more information, see DOE Notice of Intent.
What is FCAB's National Blueprint for lithium batteries?
FCAB's National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries presents a holistic approach to accelerate the development of domestic research and an industrial base for Li-ion batteries.
What chemistries are included in the National battery EPR framework?
The national battery EPR framework and accompanying Report to Congress will consider all battery chemistries (e.g., lithium-based, nickel-metal hydride, alkaline) and all battery types (e.g., small format single-use and rechargeable batteries; mid-format batteries; large format batteries for electric vehicles, energy storage, and industrial uses).
The military uses batteries in systems that operate at extreme cold or hot temperatures, encounter high shock and vibration, and that may be stored for long periods before being required to be ready for immediate use in a short time.