#252 The Big Battery Bill: What the OBBB Means for Batteries in America | Eric McShane (Electroflow Technologies)

In this episode, we talk with Eric McShane, co-founder and CEO of Electroflow Technology (backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures). Eric is on a mission to revolutionize lithium production, a vital battery material. We discuss the "Big Beautiful Bill"s" impact on the battery industry and how Electroflow Technology"s innovative approach addresses the critical need for domestic lithium production, especially given that "99% of this crucial battery material [LFP] is made in China." Eric shares how their unique process transforms brine into LFP, helping the U.S. become competitive again by "building real stuff" and using abundant low-concentration lithium brine resources. Key Topics:BBB"s Impact: The "Big Beautiful Bill"s" role in boosting U.S. battery capacity and achieving self-sufficiency in materials like lithium iron phosphate (LFP).Electroflow"s Innovation: Details on Electroflow Technology"s unique method for transforming brine into LFP and its benefits.Go-to-Market Strategy: Electroflow"s plan for market entry and key differentiators.Climate Tech Perspective: Eric"s insights on being a climate tech founder and the excitement of "building real stuff."Future Goals: Electroflow Technology"s objectives and plans for utilizing U.S. lithium brine resources.Get Involved: How investors and engineers can connect with Electroflow Technology. Support the Show! Upgrade to paid today! It’s $10/month or $100/year. Your support helps us continue to bring you valuable CleanTech insights. Upgrade to Paid Support the show If you"re gonna change the world, you"re gonna need a world-class team. Partner with ErthTech Talent to help you do that, for less. 70+ Placements 5+ Years (exclusively in CleanTech) The Lowest Fees in the Market (12-15% of first-year salary) 90-day placement guarantee It"s really hard to say no to that. Wait?! -- The best service is also the cheapest? Seems too good to be true, but it"s the entire reason we started this company. We believe that Climate entrepreneurs are doing important work, and there should be a firm to help them find the best talent, without it breaking the bank. Reach out today for a free assessment of your hiring process. hello@erthtechtalent.com