GM Inks Deal to Source Synthetic Graphite from Norway’s Vianode
General Motors (GM) has significantly strengthened its electric vehicle (EV) production by partnering with Norway’s Vianode. This multi-billion-dollar agreement will see Vianode supply GM with synthetic graphite, a critical material for lithium-ion batteries. It also aligns with GM’s goals of creating a more sustainable and resilient EV supply chain. Graphite is an essential component in EV batteries, specifically for the anode, or the negative terminal. It is also one of the heaviest components of the battery, accounting for approximately 40% of the total carbon emissions during battery production. Currently, China dominates the global supply of battery-grade graphite, raising concerns about…