North America Tool Lithium Battery

What is the lithium-ion battery supply chain database?

As part of ongoing efforts to map the battery landscape, NAATBatt International and NREL established the Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Database to identify every company in North America involved in building lithium-ion batteries, from mining to manufacturing to recycling and everything in between.

How many lithium-ion battery companies are there in North America?

As of March 2024, the database now offers a directory of nearly 700 companies and 850 facilities in North America across lithium-ion battery supply chain segments, including mining, material processing, cell and pack manufacturing, research and development, services, end-of-life management, and product distributors.

Why should NAATBatt create a lithium-ion battery database?

The database should be a valuable resource for all NAATBatt members and for everyone who has an interest in building lithium-ion batteries in North America. Assembling the database was very much a team effort. NAATBatt’s Chief Technology Officer, Bob Galyen, oversaw the project.

How many companies are in the lithium-ion supply chain?

As a result, the database now identifies more than 480 companies and over 560 facilities within North America’s lithium-ion supply chain, including mining, material processing, manufacturing, research and development, services, end-of-life management, and product distributors.

What is a lithium-ion battery end of life map?

This “end of life” map generated with data from the Lithium-Ion Battery Supply Chain Database illustrates the significant growth of various lithium-ion battery recycling facility types over one year.

How do companies develop lithium-ion batteries?

Different companies might focus on specific phases of battery development, such as mining or processing raw materials, manufacturing electrodes or cells, and assembling complete battery packs. Currently, U.S. consumers rely on global coordination to maintain a consistent supply of lithium-ion batteries for various applications.