お知らせ • Oct 01
HPQ Silicon Confirms Completion and Shipment of First Industrial Batches of HPQ ENDura+ Battery Cells
HPQ Silicon Inc. announced that the first industrial batches of its high-performance lithium-ion battery cells, manufactured using its proprietary GEN3 silicon-based anode material, have been completed and are currently en route to Montreal. These initial 18650 and 21700 format cells, developed under the HPQ ENDURA+ brand, mark a key step in the company's transition from pilot testing to market engagement. This milestone follows HPQ's August 14, 2025, announcement, in which the company projected an annual production capacity of up to 1.5 million cells through its partnership with Novacium SAS. With pre-commercial production successfully underway, the newly manufactured batches will be used in direct discussions with prospective clients across various sectors--including mobility, electronics, defense, and communications-- interested in energy-dense solutions that are compatible with existing lithium-ion infrastructure. Cell production for the HPQ ENDURA+ line is subcontracted to an established large-scale battery manufacturer. This approach enables immediate integration into high-throughput lines without the need for new infrastructure, providing scalability, flexibility, and a significant time-to-market advantage. It also ensures that HPQ and Novacium can remain focused on the development and optimization of their proprietary silicon-based anode materials, while leveraging proven manufacturing expertise. HPQ can also confirm that it now holds finalized product specification sheets (data sheets) for both the 18650 (4,000 mAh) and 21700 (6,000 mAh) battery formats, providing technical precision to interested partners. With up to 1,000 charge cycles and a high energy density enabled by GEN3 silicon-based anodes technology, HPQ ENDURA+ batteries are well-positioned to meet rising demand for advanced lithium-ion cells. For context, comparable 18650 cells currently available on the market typically offer lower energy density, typically between 2,500 and 3,500 mAh, and shorter cycle life (below 500 cycles), retailing between USD 4.50 and USD 8.00 per cell. By delivering higher-performance alternatives in this established price range, HPQ is positioned to start capturing a meaningful value in the North American market where annual demand for electrical cells continues to expand across mobility, consumer electronics, and energy storage sectors. HPQ would also like to announce that its Board of Directors, by a resolution adopted on September 17, 2025, has authorized the extension until November 23, 2027, of the exercise date of an aggregate of 2,107,318 outstanding share purchase warrants issued under a non-brokered private placement closed by the Corporation on November 17 and 23, 2023, including the following series: 1,125,500 warrants expiring on November 17, 2025. 981,818 warrants expiring on November 23, 2025. As of today, none of these purchase warrants has been exercised in last six months. The exercise price remains unchanged at $0.30. The extensions are subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and of regulatory authorities having jurisdiction. Novacium is a cleantech start-up based in Lyon, France, founded by three French Ph.D. engineers--Dr. Jed Kraiem (COO), Dr. Oleksiy Nichiporuk (CTO), and Dr. Julien Degoul (CTO), and Dr., Julien Degoul, D.