BattChatt by NAATBatt

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20 Sep 2026 · 58 min

BattChatt S1E4: Inside the Federal Battery Buildout with David Howell, VP of Strategic Marketing Innovations

What does it actually take to build a battery industry from scratch? In this episode, Jill Pestana sits down with David Howell, former Director of DOE's Vehicle Technologies Office, founding Chair of the Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries, and one of the architects of the U.S. battery manufacturing buildout, to trace the inside story of how America got here. Dave takes us through three inflection points he lived from the center of: the early 2000s transition from nickel metal hydride to lithium ion, when you could count domestic lithium battery companies on one hand; the first real…

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   S1 · E3 · 2 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

   BattChatt S1E3: Scaling Batteries for the World with Bob Galyen, Co-Founder and Former CTO of CATL

   In this episode, host Jill Pestana interviews battery industry leader Bob Galyen, CTO of NAATBatt, about his path from aspiring surgeon to a 40+ year career in batteries, including early work at GM/Delco Remy, the Impact/EV1 program, co-founding of CATL, and his current work with Galyen Energy. He recounts recognition from Chinese leaders for EV batteries’ role in reducing air pollution and shares leadership lessons, including listening to colleagues. Galyen outlines his “five golden rules” for electrification: safety, performance, life, cost, and environmental, and discusses supply chains,…

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   S1 · E2 · 9 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   BattChatt S1E2: Inventing the Lithium-Ion Battery with Stan Whittingham, Nobel Prize Laureate

   In this episode, host Jill Pestana interviews Professor Stan Whittingham, 2019 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry for the invention of the lithium-ion battery. They delve into the origins of his groundbreaking discovery, his experiences working at Exxon, and the journey leading up to his Nobel Prize win. He also reflects on winning the Nobel Prize and being knighted, his contributions to battery-related initiatives, and the future of the battery industry in the United States. Whittingham highlights the importance of collaboration, risk-taking, and innovative thinking in scientific research,…

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   S1 · E1 · 1 Feb 2026 · 1 min

   BattChatt S1E1: Introduction to BattChatt with NAATBatt

   Welcome to BattChatt by NAATBatt, where the battery industry talks power, people, and progress. Led by NAATBatt International, the nation’s premier battery industry trade association, this series features interviews with the trailblazers behind the technologies driving our electrified world. Whether you’re in the industry or just battery-curious, you’ll find valuable insights, inspiring stories, and a deeper understanding of the energy revolution. Visit our website to learn more about NAATBatt International: https://www.naatbatt.org/

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