Advances and Industrialization of LiFePO₄ Cathodes in Electric Vehicles: Challenges, Innovations, and Future Directions Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) has become a transformative cathode material in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its safety, stability, and cost-efficiency. This review examines the development of LiFePO₄ technologies, from early discovery to large-scale industrialization, and highlights its pivotal role in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.