BattChatt by NAATBatt

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...

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-rel...

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, a...