HPQ Receives First Industrial Shipments of HPQ ENDURA+ Batteries

Executive Summary

• HPQ Silicon received its first industrial shipments of HPQ ENDURA+ lithium‑ion battery cells (18650 and 21700 formats) from the manufacturer.
• The pre‑commercial cells move the program from laboratory validation to real‑world performance testing with industry partners across mobility, energy storage, and defense sectors.
• Novacium’s French facility now has capacity for up to 1.5 million equivalent 18650‑format cells per year, providing flexibility to scale production based on demand.

Key Details

• Shipment arrived at HPQ’s Montreal office in late October 2025; includes both 18650 and 21700 cylindrical cells incorporating HPQ’s GEN3 silicon‑based anode material (co‑developed with Novacium).
• Cells will be distributed to selected industry partners and institutional testers for independent field testing under varied operating conditions.
• HPQ cites promising electrochemical stability, high energy density, and compatibility with existing lithium‑ion production infrastructure from prior lab trials.
• Production capacity at Novicium’s French facility: up to 1.5 million equivalent 18650 cells annually; capable of producing both 18650 and 21700 formats based on demand.
• CEO Bernard Tourillon states the receipt “is more than a logistical step—it’s the bridge between development and market validation,” emphasizing upcoming performance data collection and certification feedback.
• HPQ plans to update investors and partners on testing results, certification milestones, and forthcoming production schedules as they become available.

Notable Quotes

“Receiving these first industrial batches is more than a logistical step—it’s the bridge between development and market validation. We can now place HPQ ENDURA+ cells directly into the hands of end users and testing partners. This will allow us to confirm performance consistency across environments and gather the operational data we need ahead of full‑scale commercialization.” – Bernard Tourillon, President & CEO, HPQ Silicon Inc.