In Episode 19 of The Watt Hour, host William Hadala takes you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of American Lithium Energy's cutting-edge 18650 battery cell manufacturing facility. Discover how America is reclaiming energy independence through advanced lithium-ion battery production—engineered specifically for defense, aerospace, robotics, and mission-critical applications. Watch as raw materials transform into high-performance, NDAA-compliant power cells through precision processes including slurry mixing, electrode coating, cell assembly, formation cycling, and rigorous aging protocols. Learn how ALE's revolutionary SafeCore and Zero-Volt technologies are setting new standards for battery safety, reliability, and mission endurance—powering UAVs, military vehicles, satellites, space systems, and next-generation edge computing platforms. This is American battery manufacturing at its finest, delivering the energy solutions that protect national security and drive innovation forward.