Shmuel De-Leon on solid state battery benefits, why the U.S. should speed development

Shmuel De-Leon on solid state battery benefits, why the U.S. should speed development

Author: Automotive News October 12, 2025 Duration: 20:51
Shmuel De-Leon, CEO of De-Leon Energy, an Israeli battery consulting firm, explains the safety and performance benefits of solid-state batteries in electric vehicles. He spoke with Automotive News reporter Richard Truett at The Battery Show Oct. 8 for the Shift podcast. The U.S. should support solid state battery development to compete with China long term, he said. “Hurry up with a national program to support the battery industry, to build a battery supply chain, to develop new technol...

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