Amid rising trade tensions, C-BATT’s Obsidia™ offers game-changing solution for U.S. battery supply chain
Obsidia™ is 100% domestically sourced and manufactured in the United States
Orlando, FL (April 29, 2025) – As trade tensions continue to rise following China’s decision to suspend exports of critical rare earth minerals, C-BATT is positioning itself with its powerful, homegrown solution for the future of energy storage.
Unlike traditional anode materials that often depend on global supply chains, C-BATT’s Obsidia™ material is domestically sourced and produced, ensuring that every stage —from raw material sourcing to manufacturing and final assembly—takes place in the United States.
At a time when the global battery industry is urgently seeking secure, sustainable supply chains, Obsidia™ offers a compelling path forward with the promise of being one of the most economically viable graphite-replacing anode materials and stores much more lithium per gram than graphite.
“With Obsidia™, we’re not just building a better battery,” said Bill Easter, president of C-BATT. “We’re strengthening national security, stabilizing supply chains, and reshaping the future of energy storage with American innovation at its core.”
In addition to its performance advantages, Obsidia™ is designed to be cost-competitive. C-BATT’s streamlined production process enables the company to position Obsidia™ within a market-ready price point that meets the needs of both commercial and consumer markets, making it significantly lower cost than other silicon-based anode materials.
The promise of Obsidia™ comes at a critical time.
“With the energy sector increasingly vulnerable to international disruptions, American-made solutions, like Obsidia™, can help insulate critical infrastructure and boost national energy security,” Easter added.
For more information on C-BATT, visit www.cbattmaterials.com.
About C-BATT
Founded in 2023, C-BATT is a joint venture between X-BATT®, a pioneer in advanced battery materials, and CONSOL Innovations. C-BATT is developing ObsidiaTM to help solve the ongoing supply chain challenges due to the electrification movement. C-BATT’s solution increases battery energy density and cycle life beyond traditional materials. The C-BATT battery lab is in Oviedo, FL, just outside the University of Central Florida. For battery materials development, C-BATT will use CONSOL Innovations’ domestically sourced carbon resources. For more information on C-BATT and to sign up to receive updates, visit www.cbattmaterials.com.
About X-BATT®
Established in 2019, X-BATT® focuses on leveraging its patented technology for high-capacity, low-cost, scalable lithium-ion battery components and provides customized, cutting-edge solutions that will allow the renewable energy future to be fully realized.
www.x-battinc.com
About CONSOL Innovations
CONSOL Innovations LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Core Natural Resources, Inc., is dedicated to creating long-term value through sustainable innovations in the carbon products and materials and carbon management markets. With a mission to “Reimagine Carbon for a Sustainable Future,” CONSOL Innovations is founded on the belief that our abundant carbon resources, which have fueled human progress since the Industrial Revolution, can also serve as an important building block for meeting the critical and evolving needs of society going forward. The company, with primary operations in Triadelphia, WV, is focused on providing disruptive, carbon-based solutions for growing industries including aerospace, building products, and energy storage.
https://corenaturalresources.com/sustainability/consol-innovations/