It's Electric: There's No Turning Back, Says Biden

The transcript discusses the collaboration of state and local leaders to advance America's role in the global competition, particularly against China, in the 21st century. It highlights the shift towards electric vehicles, exemplified by the all-electric Ford 150, and the importance of manufacturing these vehicles and their batteries in the U.S. to create good-paying union jobs. The text emphasizes the need for America to reclaim its leadership in battery technology, which is currently dominated by China, by leveraging its national labs, universities, and automakers.

What role do national labs and universities play in the development of battery technology?

In what ways does the speaker suggest the U.S. can reclaim leadership in battery technology?