Reno, Nevada, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Public and private industry partners from each sector of the electric vehicle (EV) circular supply-chain chosen to establish real world environment to train and develop next generation battery and EV workforce.

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), representing battery recycling sector, to support the development of a new U.S. energy manufacturing workforce alongside public and private partners such as the U.S. Department of Energy, Argonne National Laboratory, Stellantis, Samsung SDI America, and the Volta Foundation.

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