The first rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, including the lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery, were invented in the U.S., particularly at Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Texas by pioneers like John Goodenough. Despite these innovations, China leveraged this foundation to scale up battery production. The LFP battery, now integral to the EV industry due to its cost-effectiveness and performance, illustrates the missed opportunities in the U.S. as it became distracted, allowing China to take the lead in EV technology advancements.
The lithium-iron-phosphate battery originated in the U.S. and is playing a central role in the global EV revolution, thanks to foundational work by pioneers.
John Goodenough and Arumugam Manthiram laid the groundwork for LFP technology with landmark papers in the late 80s, crucial for safer, low-cost batteries.
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