https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-battery-startups-have-found-a-lifeline-in-defenseContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-battery-startups-have-found-a-lifeline-in-defensehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-battery-startups-have-found-a-lifeline-in-defense#u48319Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:20:28 +0000US battery startups are pivoting toward defense contracts and federal funding to survive after the One Big Beautiful Bill removed electric vehicle and battery incentives. The Department of Energy is allocating $500 million in grants to seven critical mineral projects to strengthen domestic supply chains. These efforts aim to reduce reliance on foreign sources and counter China's lead in hybrid and electric vehicle technology. Companies like Nth Cycle are now entering award negotiations for these DOE grants as the government explores new mineral sources, including the Great Salt Lake.Why i