# The EV Slowdown Is Over? LG Energy Solution’s Big Battery Bet | At The Wheel #22

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Podcast: [At The Wheel Podcast w/ Tu Le & Joe White](https://stenobird.com/podcast/at-the-wheel-podcast-w-tu-le-joe-white-7634964)
Published: 2026-06-05T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.atthewheel.co/p/the-ev-slowdown-is-over-lg-energy
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## Resource

While much of the automotive industry focuses on slowing EV growth, a much bigger battery story may be unfolding behind the scenes. In this special edition of At The Wheel, Joe White and Tu Le sit down with Bob Lee, President of LG Energy Solution North America, to discuss the future of batteries, energy storage, AI infrastructure, and the next phase of America’s manufacturing transformation. Bob shares details on LG Energy Solution’s landmark partnership with DTE Energy—the first large-scale energy storage deployment in Michigan powered by battery cells manufactured in Michigan. More than just another battery project, it represents a major milestone for the state’s energy future and demonstrates how Michigan’s automotive manufacturing expertise is helping power the next generation of energy infrastructure. The conversation explores: ⚡ Why LG Energy Solution is shifting battery capacity from EVs to energy storage 🔋 The explosive growth of grid-scale battery storage 🏭 How Michigan-made batteries are creating new opportunities for energy security and economic growth 🤖 Why AI, data centers, and electrification are driving unprecedented demand for batteries 🚗 What the future holds for EV adoption, battery chemistry, and affordable electric vehicles 🇺🇸 The challenge of building a competitive North American battery ecosystem 🔬 LFP, LMR, NMC, and the technologies shaping the next decade of battery innovation As the worlds of transportation, energy, and AI increasingly converge, batteries are becoming one of the most strategically important technologies on the planet. The question is no longer whether batteries will matter. The question is where the next wave of demand will come from—and who will supply it. 🎙️ Featuring: • Bob Lee, President, LG Energy Solution North America •…

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