Northvolt, a Swedish startup, has revealed it imports essential cathode active material from China, countering its narrative of being Europe's premier homegrown battery manufacturer. Despite ambitious goals of creating a sustainable battery industry, the company has faced production delays and has struggled to produce this component in-house. A documentary by the Swedish broadcaster SVT highlights these issues, coming on the heels of Northvolt filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The revelation raises significant concerns about the company's sustainability commitments and its reliance on foreign suppliers for critical materials.
Northvolt’s reliance on imported cathode active material from China raises questions about its claims of being Europe’s first truly homegrown battery manufacturer.
Despite Northvolt’s ambition of creating the world’s greenest battery, its dependency on external suppliers for key components casts doubt on its sustainability narrative.
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