Arkansas aims to be the lithium capital of the US with new accelerator program

LITTLE ROCK, AR (KATV) — A luncheon at the Venture Center in Arkansas marked the kickoff of the second week of the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator, a three-week program aimed at positioning the US as a leader in lithium innovation.

Executive Director Arthur Orduña explained the importance of lithium, noting its critical role in the energy industry.

“Lithium is key to the lithium-ion battery supply chain,” he said, highlighting its use in electronic cars, data centers, and energy storage…

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