What War On EVs? The EV Battery Ecosystem Continues To Grow

08 May 2026 | Abstracted from Cleantechnica

The EV battery sector keeps growing despite a federal policy U‑turn. Ford is still planning its affordable 2027 electric pickup with a cost‑cutting battery. Startups like Anthro Energy are building the first full U.S. electrolyte factory, and Nevada‑based Dragonfly Energy is advancing dry‑electrode manufacturing that cuts solvents, lowers costs, and boosts performance. New funding is accelerating U.S. battery prototyping and innovation.

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