Dive into lithium-ion batteries with Christopher Engman and Kenzo Nagai, a battery industry expert. They'll discuss the market's growth and the key players involved. This episode explores: - The growing role of lithium-ion batteries in energy storage, especially for electric vehicles. - Why lithium-ion is winning the battle against hydrogen for electric vehicles. - The complex ecosystem of lithium-ion battery production, from cell manufacturers to niche application developers. - Hot trends in the industry, including solid-state batteries and advancements in anode and cathode materials. - The impact of geopolitics on battery production and the rise of gigafactories in North America.