The biggest news on this topic over the past week or so, however, wasn’t from an automaker or a battery firm – it was from the Chinese government. China has a new five-year plan for the battery industry, which includes large-scale deployment (not merely small fleets) by 2030. The plan also includes supply chain security, industry consolidation, recycling, and a digital identity management system (similar to the EU’s battery passport). The government is also promoting developm