US Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy is a government agency established in 1977, located in Washington, D.C. Its primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of the nation by tackling energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. The Department focuses on promoting transformative scientific and technological solutions to address these issues, thereby supporting the country's energy needs and environmental sustainability.

Maria Robinson

Director of DOE's Grid Deployment Office

Past deals in Electric Vehicle

Pure Lithium

Grant in 2025
Pure Lithium develops lithium metal battery technology, offering clean, sustainable, and cost-effective rechargeable batteries. Its innovative approach replaces traditional graphite anodes with pure lithium metal, enhancing energy density and battery performance. The company's products provide high discharge current density of Li-ion, significantly longer charging times, lighter weight for easier portability, and customized casings for varied environmental conditions.

EnerSys

Grant in 2025
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. It manufactures and distributes reserve power batteries, motive power batteries, battery chargers, power equipment, battery accessories, and outdoor equipment enclosure solutions to customers worldwide. Its products cater to diverse industries such as telecommunication, utility, medical, aerospace, defense, transportation, and government sectors.

Stratus Materials

Grant in 2024
Stratus Materials is a manufacturer specializing in the development of manganese-rich, cobalt-free cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries. Their products aim to deliver superior performance, enhanced safety, reduced costs, and minimal environmental impact, catering primarily to businesses seeking advanced battery solutions for electric vehicles.

Hyliion

Grant in 2024
Hyliion specializes in developing innovative solutions for clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company focuses on distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against changing energy economies. Initially targeting commercial spaces, Hyliion aims to provide practical solutions contributing positively to the environment.

Novonix

Post in 2024
Novonix is a global provider of advanced battery testing equipment, services, and synthetic graphite anode materials. It caters to the lithium-ion battery industry, serving electric vehicles, personal electronics, medical devices, and energy storage units.

Swift Rails

Grant in 2024
Swift Rails is a transportation company specializing in personalized transit systems. It uses autonomous vehicles for one to four passengers traveling on ultra-light rails, offering energy-efficient and emissions-free travel charged with renewable energy.

COnovate

Grant in 2024
COnovate is a company developing advanced lithium-ion battery components. It uses graphene monoxide to enhance energy storage capacity in batteries.

StarPlus Energy

Debt Financing in 2024
StarPlus Energy is a manufacturer based in Kokomo, Indiana, specializing in the production of batteries for electric vehicles. The company is focused on revolutionizing the electric vehicle battery manufacturing process, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance in the industry. Through its innovative approaches, StarPlus Energy is positioned to play a significant role in the growing market for electric vehicle batteries, contributing to the transition towards sustainable transportation solutions.

Rivian

Post in 2024
Rivian Automotive, LLC is an automotive technology company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of electric adventure vehicles. Founded in 2009 by Robert J. Scaringe, the company is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, with additional facilities across multiple locations, including California, Illinois, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Rivian's primary offerings include the R1T, a five-passenger electric pickup truck, and the R1S, a seven-passenger electric sport utility vehicle. The company aims to advance sustainable mobility by creating innovative electric vehicles that redefine traditional automotive economics while providing a comfortable and eco-friendly driving experience.

General Motors

Grant in 2024
General Motors is a multinational automobile manufacturer based in Detroit. It designs, manufactures, and sells cars and trucks in regions including the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy, offering a broad lineup of sedans, crossovers, SUVs, pickups, sports cars, and hybrids, along with parts, accessories, and in-vehicle safety and information services. The company provides used vehicles and distributes its products through a network of dealers and distributors. It operates through North America, International, and Financing segments and maintains a broad brand portfolio, supported by GM Financial for customer financing. General Motors has a history of major restructuring following the 2009 bankruptcy and government involvement, including a 2010 initial public offering, and continues to pursue mobility and propulsion technology development. Headquartered in Detroit, GM is among the world’s largest automakers by vehicle unit sales.

Moment Energy

Grant in 2024
Moment Energy specializes in battery energy storage systems that utilize repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Its solutions aim to provide clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage for both on-grid and off-grid applications.

Sparkz

Grant in 2024
Sparkz develops innovative battery technology designed to address key challenges faced by current lithium batteries. Their cobalt-free technology aims to improve run-time, charging speed, and longevity while mitigating supply chain issues and environmental concerns, thereby accelerating advancements in electric mobility.

Infinitum

Grant in 2024
Infinitum is a pioneering company focused on advancing motor technology with a commitment to sustainability and efficiency. It specializes in developing lightweight electric motors that utilize printed circuit board stator technology, which significantly enhances motor performance while reducing costs. By replacing traditional iron and copper components, Infinitum's motors are designed to be smaller, lighter, and quieter than conventional alternatives, thereby providing exceptional energy savings and a reduced carbon footprint throughout their lifecycle. The company's innovative approach not only opens up new sustainable design possibilities for end users but also aims to make a meaningful impact on environmental conservation and energy efficiency.

EVgo

Post in 2024
EVgo operates a nationwide public and private direct-current fast-charging network for electric vehicles. Its chargers support all EV models that accept DC fast charging and can deliver up to 90 miles of range in about 30 minutes. The network serves both consumer and business customers and partners with grocery chains, automotive original equipment manufacturers, hotels, shopping centers, gas stations, parking lot operators, local governments, and independent property owners to locate and deploy charging infrastructure.

CorePower Magnetics

Grant in 2024
CorePower Magnetics specializes in the manufacture of electric components using advanced magnetic core technology. This innovation aims to enhance efficiency and power density, enabling significant reductions in weight, volume, and losses without relying on rare earth metals. The company's products cater to industries such as data centers, microgrids, electric vehicles (EVs), and EV charging infrastructure, offering higher current capabilities, lower power needs, increased range, and faster charging speeds.

American Battery Technology Company

Grant in 2024
American Battery Technology Company focuses on the sustainable sourcing of essential battery materials through innovative practices in lithium-ion battery recycling, battery metal extraction, and the development of primary mineral resources. The company is dedicated to producing low-cost battery metals that support the growing demand for electric vehicles, grid storage solutions, and consumer electronics. By emphasizing environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing, American Battery Technology Company aims to contribute to a closed-loop, clean energy ecosystem, aligning its operations with the increasing need for efficient and sustainable battery technologies.

Blue Whale Materials

Grant in 2024
Blue Whale Materials specializes in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries, focusing on the safe reclamation and responsible supply of critical materials such as cobalt, nickel, and lithium. Utilizing proprietary technology and processes, the company efficiently recycles spent batteries to produce recycled products that can be used in the manufacturing of new battery components. This approach not only contributes to a sustainable supply chain but also aims to reduce dependence on traditional mining operations. By addressing the growing demand for materials necessary for the electrified economy, Blue Whale Materials plays a vital role in promoting environmental sustainability and securing domestic resources.

Solid Power

Grant in 2024
Founded in 2011, Solid Power develops solid-state rechargeable batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics. Its batteries contain no volatile or flammable liquid components, offering high energy density, ultimate safety, and reliability.

NanoGraf

Grant in 2024
NanoGraf Corporation is a materials science company based in Chicago, Illinois, focused on the development and commercialization of advanced materials for the energy storage market. Founded in 2012, the company specializes in silicon-graphene electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries. NanoGraf has created a high energy density silicon-based anode material that presents a promising alternative to traditional graphitic-based anodes. This innovative technology has applications across various sectors, from consumer electronics to electric vehicles. The company's materials are designed to enhance battery capacity and reduce charging times, enabling the production of lithium-ion batteries through a cost-effective, chemistry-based manufacturing process.

Stepwise

Grant in 2024
Stepwise specializes in home electrification services. They offer smart devices that monitor energy consumption, manage electric loads like EV chargers, facilitate heat pump installations, and ensure compliance with safety standards and utility programs.

Plug Power

Grant in 2024
Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, focusing on clean and zero-emission technologies for electric mobility and stationary power markets in North America and Europe. The company specializes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems, fuel processing technologies, and hybrid solutions, alongside the necessary hydrogen storage and dispensing infrastructure. Its products include GenDrive, a hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cell system for material handling vehicles; GenFuel, which encompasses hydrogen delivery and dispensing; GenCare, a maintenance program for its fuel cell systems; and GenSure, a stationary fuel cell solution for backup and grid-support power. Plug Power also offers the GenKey solution, which integrates all essential components for fuel cell power, and ProGen, a fuel cell stack technology used in various applications. With over 40,000 deployed fuel cell systems, Plug Power is a significant player in the hydrogen economy and has established a network of hydrogen highways across North America. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Latham, New York, the company serves a diverse clientele, including major corporations and industries.

FPoliSolutions

Grant in 2024
FPoliSolutions develops software products for nuclear, data analytics & machine learning, EV mobility and renewable energy industries.

Resilient Power Systems

Grant in 2024
Resilient Power Systems provides power converters such as DCFC supercharging stations in a box and renewable H2 energy power converters. The company is developing products to accelerate the deployment of EV charging systems everywhere, they deliver packages to customers, and its technology has the potential to change the delivery of packages. Resilient Power's commercial applications provide EV charger-to-grid technology that is radically efficient. When it comes to municipal, residential development, retail, hospitality, or other applications where time and space are limited, Resilient's line of advanced, solid-state power stations is the answer. Its ultra-compact EV charging depots connect directly to the existing distribution grid, allowing clients to build EV fleets and public charging stations in days rather than months, reducing costly and disruptive site construction. When Resilient's line of high-voltage power electronics is added to the electric power grid, it improves grid efficiency and reliability.

EnPower

Grant in 2024
EnPower, Inc. is a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells and packs, primarily focusing on applications in electric mobility, industrial robotics, and satellites. Founded in 2014 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company is known for its patented multi-layer electrode architectures that address the energy and power trade-offs in lithium-ion batteries. This innovative technology allows for high energy density cells that can charge three times faster and deliver 70% higher power without compromising service life. EnPower aims to revolutionize the electric vehicle market, which is expected to experience significant growth, by licensing its scalable technology to automotive original equipment manufacturers and global cell manufacturers. The company operates a pilot manufacturing facility capable of producing 240 kWh per year, facilitating rapid prototyping of its battery solutions.

RockeTruck

Grant in 2024
RockeTruck combines the best vehicle electrification technologies and truck designs to deliver the Worlds most efficient and reliable electric truck.

Zero Homes

Grant in 2024
Zero Homes operates a home electrification marketplace that enables homeowners to plan, purchase, and schedule electrification projects. The platform offers electrification guidance through virtual home energy assessments, decarbonization roadmaps tailored to each residence, and scoped, priced projects designed to deliver all-electric upgrades without on-site visits. By combining planning tools, transparent pricing, and scheduling capabilities in a single digital platform, Zero Homes helps homeowners access retrofits that improve comfort, reduce emissions, and simplify the transition to electric systems.

Resonant Link

Grant in 2024
Founded in 2017, Resonant Link specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced wireless charging solutions. Utilizing coil technology, their products offer highly efficient power transfer for a wide range of applications, from electric vehicles to medical devices.

Smartville

Grant in 2024
Smartville is a company that specializes in developing an end-to-end platform aimed at unlocking the value of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Its innovative solution includes a battery pack in-field testing kit, data-driven analytics, a marketplace, and advanced battery management hardware, all designed to facilitate the reuse of spent EV batteries. By efficiently refurbishing and repurposing these batteries, Smartville has the potential to upcycle over 100 GWh of batteries each year, thereby extending battery life and reducing the need for premature recycling. The company creates modular and standardized energy storage systems from these repurposed batteries, providing automakers with a viable market solution for second-life applications.

Cummins

Grant in 2024
Cummins is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, distributing, and servicing diesel and natural gas engines, electric power generation systems, and related components. With operations in over 190 countries, the company serves original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distributors, and other customers through its extensive network of company-owned locations and dealers. Cummins operates four segments: Engine, Power Generation, Components, and Distribution.

Blue Bird Corporation

Grant in 2024
Blue Bird Corporation designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses and related parts in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Operating through the Bus and Parts segments, it offers Type A, Type C, and Type D buses, including extended warranties, and provides replacement parts. The company supports alternative fuel options with propane, gasoline, compressed natural gas, and electric powered buses. Sales occur through a network of dealers, directly to fleet operators, and to government agencies, complemented by a parts distribution center. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Macon, Georgia, Blue Bird maintains manufacturing facilities in Georgia and a broad North American service and parts network, with sales in many regions worldwide.

General Motors

Grant in 2024
General Motors is a multinational automobile manufacturer based in Detroit. It designs, manufactures, and sells cars and trucks in regions including the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy, offering a broad lineup of sedans, crossovers, SUVs, pickups, sports cars, and hybrids, along with parts, accessories, and in-vehicle safety and information services. The company provides used vehicles and distributes its products through a network of dealers and distributors. It operates through North America, International, and Financing segments and maintains a broad brand portfolio, supported by GM Financial for customer financing. General Motors has a history of major restructuring following the 2009 bankruptcy and government involvement, including a 2010 initial public offering, and continues to pursue mobility and propulsion technology development. Headquartered in Detroit, GM is among the world’s largest automakers by vehicle unit sales.

Frontier Energy

Grant in 2024
Frontier Energy is a consulting firm that delivers energy solutions and efficiency services across the real‑estate sector. Its offerings span industrial energy efficiency, building and appliance performance testing, electric‑vehicle integration, decarbonization strategies, hydrogen and fuel‑cell technologies, direct installation, incentive program design, and compliance with codes and standards. The company also provides zero‑net‑energy consulting, commercial food‑service energy efficiency, alternative transportation solutions, software development, program development and implementation, and community outreach. By combining technical expertise with tailored consulting, Frontier Energy helps clients reduce consumption, lower costs, and advance sustainability goals.

Ion Storage Systems

Grant in 2024
Founded in 2015, Ion Storage Systems specializes in manufacturing solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The company serves the defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles industries by developing energy-dense, safe, and non-flammable batteries using low-cost materials.

Plug Power

Post in 2024
Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, focusing on clean and zero-emission technologies for electric mobility and stationary power markets in North America and Europe. The company specializes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems, fuel processing technologies, and hybrid solutions, alongside the necessary hydrogen storage and dispensing infrastructure. Its products include GenDrive, a hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cell system for material handling vehicles; GenFuel, which encompasses hydrogen delivery and dispensing; GenCare, a maintenance program for its fuel cell systems; and GenSure, a stationary fuel cell solution for backup and grid-support power. Plug Power also offers the GenKey solution, which integrates all essential components for fuel cell power, and ProGen, a fuel cell stack technology used in various applications. With over 40,000 deployed fuel cell systems, Plug Power is a significant player in the hydrogen economy and has established a network of hydrogen highways across North America. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Latham, New York, the company serves a diverse clientele, including major corporations and industries.

Moment Energy

Grant in 2024
Moment Energy specializes in battery energy storage systems that utilize repurposed electric vehicle batteries. Its solutions aim to provide clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy storage for both on-grid and off-grid applications.

Plug Power

Grant in 2024
Plug Power Inc. is a leading provider of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, focusing on clean and zero-emission technologies for electric mobility and stationary power markets in North America and Europe. The company specializes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell systems, fuel processing technologies, and hybrid solutions, alongside the necessary hydrogen storage and dispensing infrastructure. Its products include GenDrive, a hydrogen-powered PEM fuel cell system for material handling vehicles; GenFuel, which encompasses hydrogen delivery and dispensing; GenCare, a maintenance program for its fuel cell systems; and GenSure, a stationary fuel cell solution for backup and grid-support power. Plug Power also offers the GenKey solution, which integrates all essential components for fuel cell power, and ProGen, a fuel cell stack technology used in various applications. With over 40,000 deployed fuel cell systems, Plug Power is a significant player in the hydrogen economy and has established a network of hydrogen highways across North America. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Latham, New York, the company serves a diverse clientele, including major corporations and industries.

Ballard Power Systems

Grant in 2024
Ballard Power Systems designs, manufactures, sells, and services proton exchange membrane fuel cell products for various applications, including heavy-duty vehicles like buses and trucks, material handling equipment, marine vessels, stationary power systems, and emerging markets. The company operates globally, with key revenue sources from Poland, the United States, the United Kingdom, and other countries.

Power to Hydrogen

Grant in 2024
Power to Hydrogen is a company developing hydrogen production technology using AEM-based electrolysis. The system produces high-pressure hydrogen from renewable energy with lower-cost materials, reducing stack costs by utilizing a hybrid liquid alkaline anion exchange membrane design that avoids expensive metals. The technology integrates with variable renewables and can also produce high-pressure oxygen and operate reversibly to generate electricity, creating additional revenue streams. It aims to lower the total cost of hydrogen to around $1 per kilogram and supports clean transportation, energy storage, and industrial decarbonization. Applicable to transportation and energy sectors, the technology enables sustainability goals through low-cost, high-pressure hydrogen production and potential co-produced oxygen and energy services.

Zeta Energy

Grant in 2024
Zeta Energy, founded in 2014, specializes in the development and commercialization of safe, high-performance rechargeable batteries that are both cost-effective and sustainably manufactured. The company has made significant advancements in battery technology, particularly with its proprietary lithium-sulfur battery system, which features both a unique cathode and anode. This innovative system boasts significantly higher energy density compared to traditional anode chemistries while addressing common issues such as dendrite formation associated with lithium metal. Zeta Energy aims to contribute to climate change solutions and democratize energy production by providing long-lasting, affordable rechargeable batteries that do not contain cobalt, zinc, nickel, or manganese. With a management team that has over 100 years of combined experience in technology development and commercialization, Zeta is positioned to lead advancements in battery technology.

Lyten

Grant in 2024
Lyten is an advanced materials company focused on low-carbon solutions. It converts methane-derived carbon into a tunable 3D graphene material that underpins decarbonization applications. The company develops lithium-sulfur battery technology aimed at automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors, seeking higher energy density, longer range, faster charging, and improved safety while reducing carbon footprint. It is also developing a polymer composite that can reduce plastic usage by about 50% without compromising structural integrity or impact resistance. Additionally, Lyten is advancing next-generation sensors with enhanced sensitivity and selectivity for automotive, industrial, health, and safety applications.

United States Advanced Battery Consortium

Grant in 2024
A USCAR subsidiary is the United States Advanced Battery Consortium LLC.

SiLi-ion

Grant in 2024
SiLi-ion has developed an “ultra-nano-silicon” powder material that entirely replaces graphite in a lithium-ion battery (LIB). This breakthrough increases the anode’s energy density by over four times and reduces CO2e emissions by 68 kilos for every kilo sold, amounting to a reduction of 50,000 kilos per EV using “ultra-nano-silicon.” As a materials company, SiLi-ion plans to sell this revolutionary material to battery manufacturers. Our platform not only outperforms competitors like Sila Nano, Group14, and OneD but is also less expensive to produce ($/kWh) compared to graphite and synthetic graphite. The material seamlessly integrates into existing LIB manufacturing lines for electric vehicles (EVs) and grid storage applications. Furthermore, it serves as an Inflation Reduction Act critical mineral replacement, enabling battery EV tax breaks for auto OEMs selling in the US.

Caporus Technologies

Grant in 2024
Caporus Technologies specializes in the development of innovative thin-film dielectrics designed for high-energy-density capacitors. The company focuses on providing reliable capacitive energy storage and filtering solutions that can operate at elevated voltages and temperatures, which are essential for next-generation high-density power conversion systems. By offering advanced dielectric materials, Caporus enables its clients to meet the growing demands of power conversion systems, which are critical for facilitating the electrification of transportation and the integration of distributed energy resources into the electrical grid.

Nanoramic Laboratories

Grant in 2023
Founded in 2008, Nanoramic Laboratories specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced energy storage solutions. The company designs, manufactures, and licenses Neocarbonix electrodes for rechargeable Li-ion batteries, FastCAP ultracapacitors, and Thermexit thermal interface gap filler pads. Its products are designed to operate under extreme conditions, with applications in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and industrial sectors.

CorePower Magnetics

Grant in 2023
CorePower Magnetics specializes in the manufacture of electric components using advanced magnetic core technology. This innovation aims to enhance efficiency and power density, enabling significant reductions in weight, volume, and losses without relying on rare earth metals. The company's products cater to industries such as data centers, microgrids, electric vehicles (EVs), and EV charging infrastructure, offering higher current capabilities, lower power needs, increased range, and faster charging speeds.

Novonix

Grant in 2023
Novonix is a global provider of advanced battery testing equipment, services, and synthetic graphite anode materials. It caters to the lithium-ion battery industry, serving electric vehicles, personal electronics, medical devices, and energy storage units.

Smartville

Grant in 2023
Smartville is a company that specializes in developing an end-to-end platform aimed at unlocking the value of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Its innovative solution includes a battery pack in-field testing kit, data-driven analytics, a marketplace, and advanced battery management hardware, all designed to facilitate the reuse of spent EV batteries. By efficiently refurbishing and repurposing these batteries, Smartville has the potential to upcycle over 100 GWh of batteries each year, thereby extending battery life and reducing the need for premature recycling. The company creates modular and standardized energy storage systems from these repurposed batteries, providing automakers with a viable market solution for second-life applications.

Princeton NuEnergy

Grant in 2023
Princeton NuEnergy is a startup specializing in recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Utilizing its patented Direct Battery Recycling technology, the company recovers high-quality cathode active materials from spent batteries at low operating costs. This process enables Princeton NuEnergy to offer sustainable solutions for energy storage systems and contribute to waste reduction in the electronics industry.

Ford Motor Company

Debt Financing in 2023
Ford Motor Company is a prominent automobile manufacturer based in Dearborn, Michigan, founded by Henry Ford in 1903. The company produces a diverse range of vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, and tractors, and sells them through dealerships for both retail and fleet customers, including government and rental agencies. In addition to manufacturing, Ford offers various automotive financing products through its subsidiary, Ford Motor Credit Company. These financial services include retail installment sale contracts, direct financing leases for new vehicles, and wholesale loans to dealerships for inventory purchases and facility improvements. Ford also provides insurance products, including coverage for vehicles in transit and extended service contracts. The company is committed to environmental sustainability and has initiated efforts in alternative fuel technologies, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

BlueOval SK

Debt Financing in 2023
BlueOval SK is a joint venture between Ford Motor Company and SK On, focused on the advanced manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries. The company specializes in producing battery cells designed for rechargeable electric vehicle applications, aiming to support the growing demand for sustainable automotive solutions. By establishing an automotive manufacturing ecosystem, BlueOval SK plays a crucial role in the transition to electric mobility, providing essential components that contribute to the development of electrified vehicles.

KORE Power

Debt Financing in 2023
KORE Power, founded in 2018 and based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, specializes in manufacturing and developing battery cell technology for the energy storage and electric transportation sectors. The company produces energy storage systems, proprietary nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, as well as vehicle design and assembly (VDA) modules and packs. KORE Power serves a diverse range of markets, including e-mobility, utilities, industrial applications, and mission-critical sectors. By focusing on advanced energy storage solutions, KORE Power aims to foster sustainable communities and contribute to green economic growth.

RockeTruck

Grant in 2023
RockeTruck combines the best vehicle electrification technologies and truck designs to deliver the Worlds most efficient and reliable electric truck.

Arbor Batteries

Grant in 2023
Arbor Batteries is a developer of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries designed to support fast low-temperature charging and discharging.

EnPower

Grant in 2023
EnPower, Inc. is a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery cells and packs, primarily focusing on applications in electric mobility, industrial robotics, and satellites. Founded in 2014 and based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company is known for its patented multi-layer electrode architectures that address the energy and power trade-offs in lithium-ion batteries. This innovative technology allows for high energy density cells that can charge three times faster and deliver 70% higher power without compromising service life. EnPower aims to revolutionize the electric vehicle market, which is expected to experience significant growth, by licensing its scalable technology to automotive original equipment manufacturers and global cell manufacturers. The company operates a pilot manufacturing facility capable of producing 240 kWh per year, facilitating rapid prototyping of its battery solutions.

HiT Nano

Grant in 2023
HiT Nano is a startup spun off from Princeton University, focused on commercially scaling low-cost, sustainable production of Li-ion battery cathode materials.

Alpha-En

Grant in 2023
Alpha-En Corporation is a development stage company based in Yonkers, New York, founded in 1969. The company specializes in the development of innovative technologies for manufacturing high purity lithium metal, a vital component for lightweight and high energy density batteries. Alpha-En focuses on creating battery components and lithium compounds while prioritizing environmentally sustainable practices. The company has pioneered a production process that allows for the manufacture of lithium metal at room temperature using clean technology, minimizing environmental impact. As it seeks to advance next-generation battery technologies, Alpha-En aims to deliver its products in a cost-effective manner, contributing to the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions.

Ion Storage Systems

Grant in 2023
Founded in 2015, Ion Storage Systems specializes in manufacturing solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The company serves the defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, and electric vehicles industries by developing energy-dense, safe, and non-flammable batteries using low-cost materials.

Jetcool

Grant in 2023
Jetcool Technologies Inc., established in 2019 and headquartered in Littleton, Massachusetts, specializes in the research and development of advanced chip cooling solutions. The company offers a range of cooling products, from bare die to system level, and provides customized solutions. Jetcool's innovative microjet cooling modules, developed at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, are designed to efficiently cool high-power electronics in industries such as defense and aerospace, advanced semiconductors, data centers, and electric vehicle power systems. The company's technology, published in several academic papers, uses small jets of fluid to cool components at the chip or device scale, enabling manufacturers to create more durable, energy-efficient products.

Smartville

Grant in 2023
Smartville is a company that specializes in developing an end-to-end platform aimed at unlocking the value of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. Its innovative solution includes a battery pack in-field testing kit, data-driven analytics, a marketplace, and advanced battery management hardware, all designed to facilitate the reuse of spent EV batteries. By efficiently refurbishing and repurposing these batteries, Smartville has the potential to upcycle over 100 GWh of batteries each year, thereby extending battery life and reducing the need for premature recycling. The company creates modular and standardized energy storage systems from these repurposed batteries, providing automakers with a viable market solution for second-life applications.

DayLyte Batteries

Grant in 2023
DayLyte Batteries is developing metal-air (M-Air) battery technology to deliver high energy density and reduced weight while lowering costs through abundant materials, solid electrolytes, and optimized air electrodes. The company aims to provide scalable, safe, and manufacturable energy storage that can serve cleantech and mobility markets with low-cost, long-duration solutions, offering alternatives to conventional lithium-ion systems. Its technology targets applications in electric vehicles, drone delivery, and other platforms where increased range and resource efficiency are advantageous.

Redwood Materials

Debt Financing in 2023
Founded by JB Straubel in Nevada, Redwood Materials specializes in recycling lithium-ion batteries and electronics. It develops processes to extract and refine key materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, and copper, creating a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company aims to reduce environmental impact and lower production costs by recycling end-of-life products.

Lincolnway Energy

Grant in 2023
Lincolnway Energy is a dry mill ethanol plant in Nevada, Iowa, that converts corn into fuel-grade ethanol, distillers grains, corn oil, and carbon dioxide. The facility produces ethanol for refiners, blenders, and wholesale gasoline marketers, and supplies distillers grains to livestock producers such as swine, poultry, dairy, and beef operations. It also generates corn oil, used in biodiesel operations and as an energy component. Founded in 2004 and based in Nevada, Iowa, the company focuses on renewable energy production for domestic energy needs.

Zeta Energy

Grant in 2023
Zeta Energy, founded in 2014, specializes in the development and commercialization of safe, high-performance rechargeable batteries that are both cost-effective and sustainably manufactured. The company has made significant advancements in battery technology, particularly with its proprietary lithium-sulfur battery system, which features both a unique cathode and anode. This innovative system boasts significantly higher energy density compared to traditional anode chemistries while addressing common issues such as dendrite formation associated with lithium metal. Zeta Energy aims to contribute to climate change solutions and democratize energy production by providing long-lasting, affordable rechargeable batteries that do not contain cobalt, zinc, nickel, or manganese. With a management team that has over 100 years of combined experience in technology development and commercialization, Zeta is positioned to lead advancements in battery technology.

Tyfast

Grant in 2023
Tyfast develops lithium-ion battery technology and vanadium-based anodes to improve cycle life and charging safety, including low-temperature performance. By replacing graphite with vanadium-based anodes, the company seeks to deliver safer, longer-lasting batteries with enhanced charge capability for heavy-duty trucking, mining, and construction equipment as a replacement for diesel, enabled by vanadium-based anodes and metal oxide chemistry. Tyfast also provides energy storage solutions for renewable energy applications, focusing on durable batteries and rapid charging performance.

South 8 Technologies

Grant in 2023
South 8 Technologies, Inc. is a San Diego-based company that specializes in the development and manufacturing of lithium batteries and electrochemical capacitors utilizing an innovative liquefied gas electrolyte known as LiGas. Founded in 2015, South 8's LiGas technology addresses critical safety concerns associated with traditional lithium-ion batteries, effectively reducing fire risk and enabling operation across a wide temperature range of -60 to 60 °C. The LiGas electrolyte enhances energy density, supports fast charging, and is compatible with existing battery materials, making it a cost-effective solution for manufacturers. South 8's battery products, including the Arctic LiGas 18650 cell, cater to a diverse array of applications, including electric vehicles, energy storage, and sectors such as aerospace and defense. The company holds 23 patents in multiple jurisdictions, reflecting its commitment to innovation and advancing the capabilities of battery technology.

24M Technologies

Grant in 2023
24M Technologies specializes in energy storage systems for grid and transportation applications. It offers innovative binder-free semisolid electrodes and unit cells, eliminating the need for traditional hydro or pyrometallurgical processes in battery recycling.

Element Energy

Grant in 2022
Element Energy develops advanced battery management systems that enhance safety, energy throughput, and lifespan of lithium-ion battery packs. Their technology enables cost-effective repurposing of retired electric vehicle batteries into grid-scale energy storage systems, facilitating renewable energy integration.

Imagen Energy

Grant in 2022
Imagen Energy specializes in developing efficient and compact energy solutions. The company focuses on scaling up and commercially demonstrating cost-effective electric vehicle (EV) fast charging equipment manufactured in the United States. Their EV fast chargers are designed to optimize limited grid power availability, making them suitable for public and fleet charging locations. This technology enhances resilience and flexibility, particularly benefiting urban communities that may lack investment opportunities for EV infrastructure. Additionally, Imagen Energy offers solar energy solutions, including solar panel installations, battery storage systems, and monitoring tools. These offerings help businesses and homeowners generate clean electricity, store excess solar energy, and reduce reliance on the traditional grid, promoting energy independence.

CorePower Magnetics

Grant in 2022
CorePower Magnetics specializes in the manufacture of electric components using advanced magnetic core technology. This innovation aims to enhance efficiency and power density, enabling significant reductions in weight, volume, and losses without relying on rare earth metals. The company's products cater to industries such as data centers, microgrids, electric vehicles (EVs), and EV charging infrastructure, offering higher current capabilities, lower power needs, increased range, and faster charging speeds.

Ampaire

Grant in 2022
Founded in 2016, Ampaire is a pioneering aerospace company based in Los Angeles, California. It specializes in designing and developing electric-powered commercial aircraft, focusing on innovations in energy storage, propulsion, and aircraft architecture to make flying cleaner, quieter, safer, more reliable, affordable, and accessible.

Princeton NuEnergy

Grant in 2022
Princeton NuEnergy is a startup specializing in recycling lithium-ion batteries from electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Utilizing its patented Direct Battery Recycling technology, the company recovers high-quality cathode active materials from spent batteries at low operating costs. This process enables Princeton NuEnergy to offer sustainable solutions for energy storage systems and contribute to waste reduction in the electronics industry.

American Battery Technology Company

Grant in 2022
American Battery Technology Company focuses on the sustainable sourcing of essential battery materials through innovative practices in lithium-ion battery recycling, battery metal extraction, and the development of primary mineral resources. The company is dedicated to producing low-cost battery metals that support the growing demand for electric vehicles, grid storage solutions, and consumer electronics. By emphasizing environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing, American Battery Technology Company aims to contribute to a closed-loop, clean energy ecosystem, aligning its operations with the increasing need for efficient and sustainable battery technologies.

RePurpose Energy

Grant in 2022
RePurpose Energy is a company that specializes in developing sustainable energy storage systems utilizing recycled electric vehicle (EV) batteries. By repurposing battery waste, the company enhances the value of these batteries while promoting resilience and sustainability within battery supply chains. RePurpose Energy provides innovative hardware and software solutions that monitor and manage critical factors such as temperature, charge, and balance, thereby addressing the complexities associated with second-life energy storage. Through its efforts, the company supports the global transition to renewable energy by creating effective and eco-friendly energy storage options.

American Battery Technology Company

Grant in 2022
American Battery Technology Company focuses on the sustainable sourcing of essential battery materials through innovative practices in lithium-ion battery recycling, battery metal extraction, and the development of primary mineral resources. The company is dedicated to producing low-cost battery metals that support the growing demand for electric vehicles, grid storage solutions, and consumer electronics. By emphasizing environmental responsibility and ethical sourcing, American Battery Technology Company aims to contribute to a closed-loop, clean energy ecosystem, aligning its operations with the increasing need for efficient and sustainable battery technologies.

Sila

Grant in 2022
Sila is a battery materials company founded in 2011 and headquartered in California, United States. It specializes in the production of energy-density lithium-ion batteries designed for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Sila focuses on enhancing energy storage solutions by developing supercharged battery materials that improve performance and longevity. Its products aim to facilitate the mass adoption of affordable, long-range electric vehicles while maintaining high standards of quality control, safety, and cycle life. By collaborating with battery manufacturers, Sila supports commercial cell production, driving innovation and efficiency in the battery technology sector.

Talon Metals

Grant in 2022
Talon Metals is a mineral exploration company focused on developing the high-grade Tamarack Nickel-Copper-Cobalt Project in Minnesota, USA. The company aims to expand and infill its current resource base, prepared in accordance with NI 43-101, and develop a responsible process for producing nickel sulphates for electric vehicle batteries.

Lilac Solutions

Grant in 2022
Lilac Solutions, Inc. is a mining technology company based in Oakland, California, specializing in lithium extraction technology. Founded in 2015, the company develops innovative solutions that utilize ion-exchange theory to absorb lithium from brine deposits. This technology includes ion exchange beads and continuous brine processing systems, which enable lithium producers to enhance project development, increase lithium recovery, and optimize operations. Lilac Solutions aims to support industries such as electric vehicles and renewable energy storage by providing methods that reduce both costs and environmental impact associated with lithium production.

Microvast

Grant in 2022
Founded in 2006, Microvast specializes in designing, developing, and manufacturing lithium-ion battery solutions. Known for its advanced cell technology and vertical integration capabilities, the company offers a range of products catering to diverse market applications.

Amprius Technologies

Grant in 2022
Amprius Technologies designs and manufactures lithium-ion batteries that use silicon anodes to deliver higher energy density for mobility applications. The company develops, produces, and markets lithium-ion cells for aviation, electric vehicles, and light electric vehicles, as well as related aerospace and consumer electronics markets. Its silicon-anode technology enables dramatic improvements in energy density and specific energy over conventional cells, supporting longer range and lighter, more powerful batteries for drones, unmanned aerial systems, EVs, and other mobility platforms. Based in California, Amprius Technologies focuses on high-energy-density storage solutions for current and emerging applications in aviation and transportation.

Novonix

Grant in 2022
Novonix is a global provider of advanced battery testing equipment, services, and synthetic graphite anode materials. It caters to the lithium-ion battery industry, serving electric vehicles, personal electronics, medical devices, and energy storage units.

Albemarle

Grant in 2022
Albemarle Corporation is a prominent developer, manufacturer, and marketer of specialty chemicals, serving diverse end markets such as petroleum refining, consumer electronics, plastics, construction, automotive, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. The company operates in three main segments: Polymer Solutions, Catalysts, and Fine Chemistry, and has established a global presence with 50 facilities across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia. Albemarle is recognized as one of the largest lithium producers in the world, primarily supplying lithium for battery applications, particularly in electric vehicles. Its integrated lithium production includes upstream resources from salt brine deposits and hard rock mines, along with lithium refining plants located in multiple countries. In addition to its lithium operations, Albemarle is a leading producer of bromine, widely used in flame retardants, and oil refining catalysts, catering to approximately 3,000 customers in over 100 countries.

Piedmont Lithium

Grant in 2022
Piedmont Lithium is a U.S.-based development-stage company focused on establishing a comprehensive lithium business to support the transition to a net-zero economy. It aims to become a low-cost producer of lithium hydroxide, essential for the electric vehicle supply chain. The company has an integrated portfolio that includes the Carolina Lithium project, which proposes a fully integrated spodumene ore-to-lithium hydroxide operation in Gaston County, North Carolina, and the Tennessee Lithium project, a proposed merchant lithium hydroxide manufacturing facility in McMinn County, Tennessee. Committed to sustainable production methods, Piedmont Lithium seeks to enhance the supply of lithium for clean energy applications, thereby contributing to energy security both in the U.S. and globally.

Group14 Technologies

Grant in 2022
Group14 Technologies, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology, specializing in engineered carbon materials for energy storage solutions including electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, the company collaborates with clients representing 95% of global battery production. Group14 develops innovative battery materials that enhance energy performance in lithium-ion systems, providing clients with significantly increased lithium capacity while ensuring safety and longevity. The company operates a joint venture in South Korea and is expanding its manufacturing capabilities worldwide to meet the growing demand for silicon battery materials, aiming to enable a future where all rechargeable devices are powered by advanced battery technology.

Ampcera

Grant in 2022
Ampcera develops and commercializes solid-state electrolyte materials and solid-state battery technologies, aiming to deliver higher energy and power density, ultra-fast charging, and improved safety. It collaborates with automotive OEMs, consumer electronics companies, battery makers, and industrial partners to scale low-cost, high-performance solid-state electrolytes and advanced manufacturing processes for solid-state batteries, enabling automotive applications and next-generation energy storage.

BorgWarner

Grant in 2022
BorgWarner is a global supplier of powertrain technologies and components for automotive manufacturers, including turbo and thermal management systems, drivetrain and powerdrive systems, and battery and charging solutions. The company develops technologies that improve fuel economy, emissions, and vehicle performance, aiming to reduce energy use and increase efficiency. With a worldwide manufacturing footprint, BorgWarner serves a diverse customer base and supports local operations. While historically focused on traditional combustion powertrains, the company is transitioning toward electric vehicle–oriented products and services to align with changing mobility trends. Revenue has been diversified across major automakers, reflecting exposure to key markets and demand for advanced propulsion and thermal solutions.

Heliogen

Grant in 2021
Heliogen is a renewable energy technology company that develops concentrated solar technology. This AI-enabled modular system aims to provide near-24/7 carbon-free heat, power, or green hydrogen fuel at scale for heavy industry applications.

BorgWarner

Grant in 2021
BorgWarner is a global supplier of powertrain technologies and components for automotive manufacturers, including turbo and thermal management systems, drivetrain and powerdrive systems, and battery and charging solutions. The company develops technologies that improve fuel economy, emissions, and vehicle performance, aiming to reduce energy use and increase efficiency. With a worldwide manufacturing footprint, BorgWarner serves a diverse customer base and supports local operations. While historically focused on traditional combustion powertrains, the company is transitioning toward electric vehicle–oriented products and services to align with changing mobility trends. Revenue has been diversified across major automakers, reflecting exposure to key markets and demand for advanced propulsion and thermal solutions.

Ampcera

Grant in 2021
Ampcera develops and commercializes solid-state electrolyte materials and solid-state battery technologies, aiming to deliver higher energy and power density, ultra-fast charging, and improved safety. It collaborates with automotive OEMs, consumer electronics companies, battery makers, and industrial partners to scale low-cost, high-performance solid-state electrolytes and advanced manufacturing processes for solid-state batteries, enabling automotive applications and next-generation energy storage.

Titan Advanced Energy Solutions

Grant in 2021
Titan Advanced Energy Solutions, Inc. is a developer of advanced battery management systems specifically for lithium-ion batteries. Founded in 2016 and based in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company utilizes patented ultrasound technology to enhance battery performance, achieving over 99% accuracy in state of health and state of charge assessments. This technology offers substantial benefits, including a minimum 20% increase in charge capacity and a 125% extension in battery life, while also providing real-time monitoring and balancing at the cell level. Titan's solutions cater to various industries, including electric vehicles, stationary energy storage, mobile devices, and battery manufacturing. Their ionView technology is competitively priced compared to traditional systems, delivering significant advantages to manufacturers, integrators, and end-users in the automotive and consumer markets, thereby contributing to the electrification and decarbonization efforts for a sustainable future.

Ampcera

Grant in 2021
Ampcera develops and commercializes solid-state electrolyte materials and solid-state battery technologies, aiming to deliver higher energy and power density, ultra-fast charging, and improved safety. It collaborates with automotive OEMs, consumer electronics companies, battery makers, and industrial partners to scale low-cost, high-performance solid-state electrolytes and advanced manufacturing processes for solid-state batteries, enabling automotive applications and next-generation energy storage.

Wright Electric

Grant in 2020
Wright Electric Inc. is a manufacturer of commercial electric airplanes, focusing on reducing costs and emissions in the aviation industry. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company utilizes unique propulsion technology to create aircraft that eliminate emissions without relying on offsets. This innovation aims to make zero-emissions flight as economically viable as traditional fossil-fueled aviation, marking a significant step towards the electrification of the aerospace sector and fostering a sustainable future for air travel.

Ampcera

Grant in 2020
Ampcera develops and commercializes solid-state electrolyte materials and solid-state battery technologies, aiming to deliver higher energy and power density, ultra-fast charging, and improved safety. It collaborates with automotive OEMs, consumer electronics companies, battery makers, and industrial partners to scale low-cost, high-performance solid-state electrolytes and advanced manufacturing processes for solid-state batteries, enabling automotive applications and next-generation energy storage.

Nikola Motor Company

Grant in 2019
Nikola Motor Company is an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Salt Lake City, Utah, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing hydrogen fuel cells, battery electric trucks, and associated energy solutions, with the goal of transforming the transportation industry on a global scale. Nikola gained significant attention for its ambition to revolutionize the trucking sector through innovative electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies. Initially, the company focused on creating zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell trucks designed for long-haul commercial use, with a range of up to 1,200 miles. Additionally, Nikola planned to establish hydrogen refueling infrastructure to support its vehicles, further enhancing its commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.

Eonix

Grant in 2018
Eonix develops a semi-autonomous materials research and development platform called ATLAS that streamlines the design of lithium-ion battery materials. The system aims to cut development time and costs by accelerating discovery of compounds and electrolyte formulations that enable higher energy density and voltage operation. The company targets applications across electric vehicles, grid storage, and defense-related energy storage, seeking to address market barriers and support the adoption of clean tech solutions. Through rapid material design, Eonix seeks to deliver electrolyte solutions that enhance performance for next-generation energy storage technologies.

Maple Materials

Grant in 2017
Maple Materials is a sustainable energy company developing advanced battery anode materials. It produces carbon nanotubes for various applications in energy storage and industrial sectors, enabling faster charging capabilities.

Blue Bird Corporation

Grant in 2017
Blue Bird Corporation designs, engineers, manufactures, and sells school buses and related parts in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Operating through the Bus and Parts segments, it offers Type A, Type C, and Type D buses, including extended warranties, and provides replacement parts. The company supports alternative fuel options with propane, gasoline, compressed natural gas, and electric powered buses. Sales occur through a network of dealers, directly to fleet operators, and to government agencies, complemented by a parts distribution center. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Macon, Georgia, Blue Bird maintains manufacturing facilities in Georgia and a broad North American service and parts network, with sales in many regions worldwide.

PowerScout

Grant in 2016
PowerScout, Inc. is an online platform based in San Francisco, California, that helps residential customers in California discover and compare clean energy options. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing consumers with access to solar panels, electric vehicle charging solutions, battery storage, and energy-efficient appliances. Through its technology-driven marketplace, users can explore the benefits of clean energy by entering their address and sharing their electric bill to receive customized offers. PowerScout utilizes artificial intelligence and extensive data analysis to model potential savings, empowering consumers to make informed decisions regarding home improvement upgrades. The platform also connects users with a curated selection of reputable installation service providers, thereby streamlining the purchasing process. PowerScout aims to simplify consumer choices in smart home improvements, drawing a parallel to how Credit Karma revolutionized credit card selection. The company has garnered recognition, including two significant grants from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Inventev

Grant in 2016
Inventev specializes in the electrification of medium-duty commercial trucks by developing and manufacturing plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) systems. The company focuses on converting trucks in weight classes 2B to 5, which include models such as F250 to F550 and 2500 to 3500 series. Inventev's innovative technology emphasizes next-generation propulsion and control systems, enabling these vehicles to generate power efficiently at job sites without idling. This approach not only provides emergency grid power generation but also offers significant savings in fuel and maintenance costs compared to traditional diesel systems.

PowerScout

Grant in 2015
PowerScout, Inc. is an online platform based in San Francisco, California, that helps residential customers in California discover and compare clean energy options. Founded in 2015, the company specializes in providing consumers with access to solar panels, electric vehicle charging solutions, battery storage, and energy-efficient appliances. Through its technology-driven marketplace, users can explore the benefits of clean energy by entering their address and sharing their electric bill to receive customized offers. PowerScout utilizes artificial intelligence and extensive data analysis to model potential savings, empowering consumers to make informed decisions regarding home improvement upgrades. The platform also connects users with a curated selection of reputable installation service providers, thereby streamlining the purchasing process. PowerScout aims to simplify consumer choices in smart home improvements, drawing a parallel to how Credit Karma revolutionized credit card selection. The company has garnered recognition, including two significant grants from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Wolfspeed

Grant in 2013
Wolfspeed is a leading manufacturer specializing in wide bandgap semiconductors, particularly silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) materials and devices. The company plays a crucial role in the transformation of the semiconductor industry, supporting the transition to electric vehicles, the deployment of faster 5G networks, and advancements in renewable energy and energy storage systems. Wolfspeed offers a range of products designed for power and radio-frequency applications, including use in transportation, power supplies, inverters, and wireless systems. With a workforce of over 550 skilled employees, the company boasts a robust intellectual property portfolio of approximately 2,000 patents and patent applications. Its operations are primarily based in Europe, with additional revenue derived from the United States, China, Hong Kong, and other regions.
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