On August 5th, President Biden signed a monumental executive order that set an ambitious new target for American auto manufacturers: 50% of new model sales will run on electric batteries by 2030. For context, electric vehicles accounted for only 2.2% of US light-vehicle registrations through May 2021, but the forecast is bright.

In this episode Dr. Francis Wang, the Chief Executive Officer for NanoGraf Technologies, discusses the company's Si-Anode technology and value proposition, the complexity of battery design, the state of the lithium-ion battery market, the company’s strategy going forward, and so much more!

NanoGraf, today announces the appointment of former General Motors (GM) executive Dave Stenson as an advisor to its team. The move will support NanoGraf in its continued efforts to develop the longest-lasting, highest-energy, and highest-power lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and consumer electronics.

In the past 20 years, I’ve never felt more excited to be a part of the American battery landscape. The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications for batteries is skyrocketing.