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“The battery is the technology of our time.” - The Economist In this inaugural report, we summarize what we consider to be the most significant developments in the battery industry in 2020. This report seeks to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of the current state of battery research, industry, talent, and policy. We hope to catalyze in-depth conversations on the state of batteries and trajectory for the future. We consider the following key dimensions in our report: Section 1: Industry Commercial milestones in battery development and manufacturing Section 2: Research Academic breakthroughs in fundamental battery science Section 3: Talent Supply, demand, and insights on talent working in the field Section 4: Policy Government targets, incentives, regulations, and their implications Section 5: Predictions Trends we believe are likely to happen in the next 12 months Produced by the Volta Foundation *Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are solely those of the authors, and have not been reviewed or approved by any other organization, agency, employer or company. The primary purpose of this work is to educate and inform.

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