Abstract:

The United States (US) government has listed advanced batteries as one of the four key product supply chains to maintain and enhance its economic competitiveness and achieve the goal of a clean energy transition. Recently, it has issued successive policies to support the development of a complete advanced battery industry chain in the country, increased investment in science and technology, and the construction of innovation platforms. Furthermore, enterprises have also increased their investment in the battery field. Therefore, this study introduces the US government's recent policies to support advanced battery technology and related industries, including the White House's 100-day assessment report on the safety of advanced battery supply chain, the Biden administration's establishment of battery-related provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Job Act, the formulation of National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries 2021—2030, and the release of Energy Storage Grand Challenge Roadmap. This study also analyzes how the US government supported battery innovation and the construction of innovation platforms, including the establishment of technology research and development projects, such as energy storage, batteries, and advanced vehicles. Additionally, it further summarizes the US investment implementation plan and development trends in the advanced battery industry under policy support, including the increased investment of automobile enterprises in the battery industry, rapid growth of some American start-up battery enterprises, and increased investment in the battery supply chain. Finally, the impact of US advanced battery technology and industrial development on China's battery industry development is also analyzed, and policy suggestions are proposed for China to tackle these challenges.

Key words: advanced battery, battery industry chain, science and technology plan, science and technology policy