New Partnership to Boost Local Supply of Recycled Graphite for European Electric Vehicles
New partnership aims to create local supply of recycled graphite for European EVs

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Vianode and Cylib have partnered to create a sustainable supply chain for recycled graphite, essential for electric vehicle batteries. This collaboration aims to reduce reliance on imported materials and lower carbon emissions in battery production.
- 01Vianode and Cylib signed a memorandum of understanding to develop recycled graphite for battery anodes.
- 02Cylib's OLiC technology achieves a 90% recovery rate for critical metals and reduces carbon emissions by 80%.
- 03Vianode plans to integrate recycled graphite into its synthetic anodes, aiming for a 2030 target of 1.0 kg CO2 equivalent per kg of graphite produced.
- 04The partnership addresses the EU's push for local sourcing of battery materials to enhance sustainability.
- 05If successful, a commercial supply agreement will follow pilot projects.
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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.
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This partnership could significantly reduce carbon emissions in battery production and enhance local sourcing of materials in Europe.
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