The "multibillion"-dollar deal, according to a news release, covers supply of synthetic anode graphite toward 2033. Ultium Cells LLC, GM's battery joint venture with LG Energy Solution ...

General Motors (GM) has entered into an agreement with Vianode, an advanced battery materials company, to secure a long-term supply of high-performance anode graphite for its EV battery production.

"This project will help advance our battery technology and drive greater value to our customers," Jeff Morrison, GM's senior vice president of global purchasing and supply chain, said in a statement.

Vianode will supply synthetic anode graphite that will be used in next-generation EV batteries produced by Ultium Cells, GM's battery joint venture with LG Energy Solution. "This project will help ...