General Motors has selected Vianode to supply anode graphite solutions, the chemical raw materials manufacturer announced. The multi-billion dollar collaboration aims to develop large-scale production capacity and provide synthetic anode graphite through 2033.
For Use in Next-Gen EV Batteries
The partnership follows a qualification process that determined anode graphite from Vianode’s Norwegian pilot plant met validation and performance requirements. Per the agreement, Vianode will ship anode graphite from its North American factory, which the company expects to open in 2027.
Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, plans to use the material to produce next-generation drive units and electric vehicle batteries.
Improved Performance and Lower Emissions
According to Vianode CEO Burkhard Straube, the company’s materials support cost-efficient electric vehicles and batteries by improving performance and offering lower carbon emissions compared to traditional technologies. Straube added that the deal with General Motors would help establish a reliable supply chain for essential battery materials beyond Asia.
Vianode CCO Stefan Bergold stated that the company’s production process generates 1.9 kilograms of carbon dioxide equivalents per kilogram of graphite. Bergold added that the company has a goal to reduce that figure in half by 2030.
Supporting 3 Million EVs
Vianode’s Norwegian operations include an industrial pilot and technology center in Kristiansand and a full-scale production facility in Herøya. The company anticipates supplying advanced materials to 3 million electric vehicles by 2030.
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