REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONThe Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is issuing a request for information (RFI) on energy storage systems and components, solely for information gathering and planning purposes; this RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals. The following sections of this announcement contain details of the scope of technical efforts of interest, along with instructions for the submission of responses.The use of portable electronic devices, and high-power electric vehicle systems have increased dramatically in the 21st century, changing how people travel, communicate, and process information. Increasingly, these systems are becoming indispensable components of everyday