In March's Recharge, co-presenters Matt Fernley (Battery Materials Review) and Cormac O'Laoire (Electrios Energy) discuss all the month's key developments in batteries and battery materials.

First up is feedback from Cormac's trip to China with some discussion on sodium-ion, the potential for a cell manufacturing equipment export ban, the Ford/CATL deal and the CATL lithium rebate.

We also discuss the opportunities for Korean cell makers, features of the European IRA after last week's leaks, and the impact of automation on cell manufacturing costs.

PS Matt promises he'll get a new microphone in time for next month's podcast!