en.Wedoany.com Reported - US energy technology company Anthro Energy and lithium-ion battery manufacturer EnPower Inc. have signed a long-term, multi-phase cooperation agreement to jointly develop high-performance lithium-ion battery cells in the United States.

The core objective of this partnership is to establish a fully localized pathway from advanced electrolyte chemistry to finished battery production, reducing the US battery supply chain's dependence on countries such as South Korea and China. The new battery cells will primarily target applications in defense, robotics, autonomous systems, and physical artificial intelligence (e.g., autonomous vehicles and robotic arms).

Under the cooperation framework, the two companies will jointly develop high-performance pouch cells and subsequent battery designs, focusing on addressing the safety, high energy output, and high power capability requirements of heavy-duty applications. Anthro Energy plans to build the first large-scale, US-owned and operated advanced electrolyte manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, approximately two hours' drive from EnPower's plant in Indianapolis.

Adrian Yao, CEO and founder of EnPower, stated that the company is one of the few end-to-end domestic battery manufacturers suitable for defense and critical infrastructure markets, with strategic advantages in integrating domestic battery technologies and accelerating commercialization. The partnership with Anthro will enable it to enhance its platform through advanced electrolytes to meet diverse customer needs.

David Mackanic, CEO and co-founder of Anthro Energy, noted that this collaboration is about the reindustrialization of US manufacturing and rebuilding a domestic battery supply chain for next-generation energy storage. By combining a paradigm-shifting battery platform with US manufacturing capabilities, commercialization can be accelerated, providing high-performance energy solutions for defense, robotics, and autonomous systems.

Both parties expect that the final facility will solidify their commitment to domestic battery manufacturing and help achieve a fully localized battery production ecosystem.

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