ZapBatt CEO Charlie Welch discussed batteries, solving climate change, and even battery recycling with me in an interview today. He shared some of the problems that led to him starting the company, which specializes in more than just EV batteries. This is part 1 of our interview. In this part, we talk about:
How Charlie got started with ZapBatt
The difference between ZapBatt & the overall battery industry
Charging in just 15 minutes; 20-year life span.
How Charlie Got Started With ZapBatt
Charlie, who worked for Northrop Grumman Aerospace for seven years, told me that what inspired him to take on battery technology was actually a two-part story. To start with, he always had a passion for energy storage.
“I thought it was just super fascinating. It’s such an innately human thing. I always like to give this analogy of all humans love food. It’s like the artistic expression…