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“The battery is the technology of our time.” - The Economist

In this annual report, we summarize what we consider to be the most significant developments in the battery industry in 2022. 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 Section 2: Research Section 3: Talent Section 4: Policy Section 5: Predictions

Commercial milestones in battery development and manufacturing Academic breakthroughs in fundamental battery science Supply, demand, and insights on talent working in the field Government targets, incentives, regulations, and their implications Trends we believe are likely to happen in the next 12 months

A project 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. The Content is for entertainment and informational purposes only and you should not construe any such information as investment, financial, or other advice. Data and information is from publicly available sources and often self-reported by the companies. The authors declare no conflicts of interest in producing this report.

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