# DOE Awards $50M Battery Manufacturing Contract in Massachusetts

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded a **$50 million** contract on August 31, 2026, to scale domestic battery manufacturing capacity using innovative dry coating technology. The project, led by Coreshell Technologies with AM Batteries as a key subrecipient, aims to establish significant electrode and cell assembly capabilities in Billerica, Massachusetts. This initiative supports the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act goals by creating over 100 jobs, reducing manufacturing costs, and lowering environmental impact. It represents a strategic procurement opportunity for contractors engaged in advanced battery production, electric vehicle supply chains, and defense-related manufacturing.

- The contract emphasizes domestic production scale-up for battery electrodes and cells, highlighting a shift toward innovative manufacturing technologies like dry coating.
- Procurement professionals should note the involvement of DOE's Manufacturing Deployment Office (MDO) as a key federal stakeholder driving this initiative.
- Companies specializing in battery materials, assembly, and supply chain logistics can leverage this award to position themselves for future DOE-backed projects.
- The project aligns with broader federal efforts to enhance U.S. competitiveness in critical energy storage technologies, relevant for both civilian and defense applications.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 19, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- Manufacturing Deployment Office (MDO)

### Vendors
- AM Batteries (subrecipient)
- Coreshell Technologies (project lead)

### Key Quotes
> The U.S. will not win by simply replicating existing technologies or the status quo; we must create fundamental advantages in manufacturing and materials. By combining AMB’s platform with Coreshell’s MGS anode technology, we can lower cost, improve performance, and help build a globally competitive battery industry in the West.
> — Hieu Duong, CTO of AM Batteries

### Sources
- [AM Batteries Partnered on $50 Million US Department of Energy Award to Scale Domestic Battery Manufacturing with Dry Coating Technology - Batteries News](https://batteriesnews.com/am-batteries-partnered-on-50-million-us-department-of-energy-award-to-scale-domestic-battery-manufacturing-with-dry-coating-technology) - Batteries News