In a powerful move that accelerates America’s transition to clean energy, General Motors and Redwood Materials have joined forces to pursue a shared vision: domestically manufactured, sustainable battery materials for energy storage systems that power homes, businesses, and the future of mobility.

Announced this week, the strategic collaboration between GM and Redwood underscores a major leap toward energy independence, environmental responsibility, and economic empowerment. At its core, the initiative aims to produce U.S.-built battery cells made with recycled content, helping to drive down the carbon footprint of lithium-ion batteries used in EVs and stationary storage alike.

Redwood Materials—founded by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel—has rapidly become a national leader in battery recycling and circular supply chains. Through this groundbreaking partnership, Redwood will supply GM with critical battery materials, including cathode active material (CAM) and copper foil, for future energy storage products, while also supporting GM’s broader sustainability and electrification goals.

“For GM, it’s about creating a resilient, domestic battery supply chain that scales with the needs of our customers and communities,” said Jeff Morrison, GM vice president of Global Purchasing and Supply Chain. “We’re building an ecosystem that keeps materials in use and helps power everything from electric vehicles to homes during outages.”

The implications are particularly exciting for communities in regions like Houston, where energy storage systems are becoming essential tools in battling extreme weather, boosting grid resilience, and lowering emissions. As Texas experiences the growing impact of climate change—from hurricanes to heatwaves—energy storage isn’t just about convenience, it’s about survival and sustainability.

GM Energy’s home and commercial energy solutions are expected to integrate seamlessly with the materials sourced from Redwood, offering cleaner, more efficient power options for Houstonians and beyond. Whether backing up homes during grid outages or enabling businesses to store and manage power more effectively, the technology speaks to the heart of innovation meeting necessity.

A Commitment to American Jobs and the Circular Economy

What sets this partnership apart is its commitment to American manufacturing. Both companies are doubling down on the domestic production of battery materials—an essential step in reducing reliance on foreign supply chains and creating thousands of skilled jobs across the country.

Redwood Materials is scaling production of key components at its Nevada-based facility, with plans to process enough materials to power more than 1 million electric vehicles annually by 2025. GM, on the other hand, continues investing in U.S.-based Ultium battery cell manufacturing plants, including a facility in Spring Hill, Tennessee.

Together, these efforts reflect a broader, national push to reclaim leadership in clean energy technology while ensuring environmental justice, equity, and long-term resilience.

Houston’s Role in the Electrification Revolution

As a city known for its energy legacy, Houston is uniquely poised to lead the nation into a new era. With initiatives like this GM-Redwood partnership, the Bayou City stands at the crossroads of innovation and impact—where clean tech meets community investment.

The shift toward U.S.-built batteries and circular energy systems isn’t just a win for the planet—it’s a win for people. By aligning innovation with infrastructure, General Motors and Redwood Materials are proving that American companies can drive global change, one battery at a time.

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