The U.S. is struggling to close the gap with China in battery production despite a major federal investment aimed at strengthening domestic supply chains. While the Department of Energy has allocated significant funding to boost manufacturing capacity, challenges in scaling up production and securing critical materials persist. Experts warn that without faster progress, the country could remain dependent on foreign sources for key components in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. The push highlights the broader competition to dominate the global battery market as demand surges.
U.S. battery supply chain lags China despite $500 million DOE push qz.com
