New battery technologies can have a big impact on various industries. Lyten, a company, is planning to build a huge factory in Nevada that will change how we power space technology, drones, and small electric vehicles.

This factory will be the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery gigafactory, covering a 125-acre site near Reno. Costing over $1 billion, it will create more than 1,000 jobs and produce batteries that are entirely made in the U.S. with locally sourced materials. Lithium sulfur batteries offer benefits such as being lighter and using fewer materials like nickel and cobalt in production.

These batteries are expected to be used in space crafts, drones, and light electric vehicles, providing longer ranges and flight times. This will help make electric-powered vehicles more environmentally friendly. Lyten’s mission is to advance technology that reduces reliance on fossil fuels, receiving investments from companies like FedEx.

Battery technology is crucial for the future. Companies like Tesla are pushing for innovations in battery technology to improve the performance of electric vehicles and other devices. The U.S. Department of Energy is investing $3 billion to support U.S. battery makers and reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturers.