On June 2, Vianode, a Norwegian advanced battery materials firm, and Cylib, a German sustainable recycling company, announced a partnership to produce recycled graphite for electric vehicle battery anodes. This collaboration aims to establish a local supply chain, reducing Europe's reliance on imported graphite and minimizing carbon emissions in battery production. Cylib will utilize its proprietary OLiC (Optimized Lithium and Graphite Recovery) technology to extract high-quality graphite concentrate from spent batteries, achieving a 90% recovery rate for critical metals while cutting carbon emissions by 80%. Vianode will then test this recycled material at its pilot facilities, incorporating it into its next-generation synthetic anodes, which already have a carbon footprint 90% lower than conventional materials. The partnership aligns with the European Union's goals for a sustainable and low-carbon battery ecosystem. If the pilot projects are successful, the companies plan to negotiate a binding commercial supply agreement, potentially revolutionizing the EV battery supply chain in Europe.