Episode 241: Dr Yuan Gao

<p>Dr Yuan Gao is one of the most respected voices in the lithium-ion battery supply chain. A battery scientist with a number of cathode patents that has worked for a lithium producer, been the CEO of a major cathode maker, and is now on the board of directors of Lithium Americas and Pure Lithium, Dr Gao has a unique perspective on the history and future of the battery industry.</p><p>Topics:</p><p>The holy grail</p><p>The future of BESS</p><p>What&#39;s next in cathode</p><p>Demand growth </p><p>The evolution of lithium intensity</p><p>Repurposing US gigafactories</p><p>CATL</p><p>Sodium-ion</p><p>Robin Zeng&#39;s team</p><p>Solid state batteries</p><p>Innovation in lithium metal</p><p>Making a difference </p><p>Lessons from Lithium Americas</p><p>US-China relations</p><p>Lithium-ion surprises</p><p>Rapid fire</p>