Echion Technologies

As a company, we want to help support and drive (no pun intended!) the electrification of heavy-duty industries. 🤝 Our recent partnership with global contractor MACA Ltd is a positive step forward on this path. It lays the foundation for MACA to access Echion’s state-of-the-art battery technology to develop battery specifications and requirements for use in mining. 🔋 Here’s what our Chief Commercial Officer, Benajmin Ting, had to say: “While this is just the first step in our journey together, we believe that our new partnership can make significant inroads into the mass electrification of heavy-duty mining and construction vehicles.” 💫 We’re excited to see what pioneering new technologies this partnership will create! 💫 #FutureOfMining #EnergyTransition #Electrification

❓Why is it so difficult to develop batteries for heavy duty applications? 🛻🚛 🚍 Trucks, trains and mining vehicles need batteries that have both: ⚡ High energy density, for a longer range 🔋 High power density, to deliver the large torque needed to move heavy vehicles Energy density -> amount of energy stored in a battery per unit mass Power density -> the amount of power that can be delivered on demand relative to the cell's mass BUT, there's typically a trade-off... Generally, the higher the energy density of a battery, the lower the power density and vice versa. Why are we telling you this? Because we've worked hard to ensure Echion’s XNO® anode materials have both high energy while maintaining high power delivery. 🌟 This helps batteries handle the demanding duty cycles required by heavy duty applications making XNO® the ideal solution. #FutureOfMining #BatteryTechnology #Electrification

📢 As a fast-growing company with ambitious plans, we're always on the lookout for talented people. 👀🔎 It's a fantastic time to join us. We're successfully trading with our flagship XNO® product, we have big commercial ambitions and there's a super exciting roadmap of new products to develop. ⚡🔋 Help us drive the electric mobility revolution forward! 🔋⚡ Check out current vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/eABiSnvU #EchionTechnologies #ElectricJobs #BatteryTechnology #TechJobs

We put our XNO® anode materials to the test. 🔬 Li-ion batteries degrade over time, losing a small amount of capacity during each charge and discharge cycle. Just like people - each day we get slightly older (wiser!) and our bodies become slightly less capable. 📉 🔋 A typical Li-ion battery reduces to 80% of its capacity after only 500 to 2,000 cycles [1]. 🪫 To test the degradation of Li-ion batteries using XNO®, we put our lab coats on and got to work. 👩🔬 ❓ What did we find? 🌟 The cell retained 80% of its capacity! 🌟 So, standard Li-ion cells retain 80% capacity after 500 to 2,000 cycles but our XNO® technology retains 80% capacity after 5,000 cycles. ✅ That’s over double the cycle life! ✅ This phenomenal stability and rate capability is thanks to the unique composition, structure and electrochemical properties of our third generation formulation of XNO®. #Electrification #BatteryElectric #BatteryTechnology [Source [1] P,A. 2024. Understanding lithium-ion battery degradation [Online] Zitara] Echion XNO® White Paper: https://lnkd.in/eS928vca

Take a bow The Battery Show Europe! An amazing few days in Stuttgart with Echion Technologies. The battery world is an exciting place to be! - Great to see so much innovation and advancements in battery technology. - Lots of product demonstrations to explore. - Expert advice. - An open minded view about what can be achieved and what is next. - Great networking with some incredibly talented people. .....And the Euro 2024 fan zone was also a lot of fun!

We are pleased to complete the signing of a joint development agreement (JDA) with 格斯科技 GUS TECHNOLOGY, the pioneering Taiwanese battery system and cell manufacturer. As an expansion of our existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), this outlines our commitment to joint technical, production and commercial efforts to accelerate the commercialisation of high performance, fast-charging, long-lasting batteries for heavy-duty applications powered by XNO®. Our CEO, Jean de La Verpilliere, said: “We are delighted to take this next step in our partnership with GUS Technology. Our teams have developed a great working relationship, and we look forward to being able to provide OEMs and end users with a cell that has been specifically engineered for high performance in heavy-duty environments.” Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e-F_usqE #Niobium #Batteries #SustainableFuture #BatteryTechnology

We are attending The Battery Show Europe this week. Catch up with our Chief Commercial Officer, Benjamin Ting who will be happy to bring up to date on the latest developments with our unique anode material XNO®. Connect with him to get in touch. #BatteryTechnology #FastCharging #Electrification #EnergyTransition

We are pleased to announce the successful conclusion of our Series B funding round, raising £29m in investment capital. Led by specialist battery and energy storage technology investor Volta Energy Technologies, and with CBMM, BGF, and Cambridge Enterprise, this investment will enable us to bring our niobium-based XNO® anode material to the market at volume. As Volta’s first investment into a European headquartered company, combined with the soon-to-open 2,000 tonne per year XNO® manufacturing facility with CBMM, this highlights our position as a rising British battery technology business within the crucial global battery industry. Our CEO, Jean de La Verpilliere, said: “Our ambition is to deliver the best fast-charging batteries to unlock the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles. The investment cements our ambition to achieve full-scale commercialisation and full production volume. “The entire Echion team has worked tirelessly to develop our flagship XNO® material into what it is today, and this has enabled us to establish partnerships with many major OEMs and cell manufacturers who have recognised the benefits of our materials." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e-Jdudqn #SeriesB #Investment #Niobium #Electrification

🔋 What is fast charging and why is it a problem for EV batteries? 🔋 Fast charging is when a cell is fully charged at high C rates, in typically under 15 minutes. Ions move from the cathode (+), via the electrolyte, to the anode (-) where they are stored. But fast charging causes several issues: 1️⃣ Reduced capacity: Many ions need to be diffused into the anode quickly. But the compact crystal structures of conventional materials slow the ions down and increase polarisation, reducing capacity. 2️⃣ Shorter life: The fast movement of ions increases pulverisation, damaging the anode during every charge cycle, decreasing battery life. 3️⃣ Lower safety: More ions combined at voltages approaching 0V can lead to unwanted deposits of lithium metal on the anode’s surface (dendrites) which can short circuit the battery. So what can be done? 🤔 ⚡Our XNO® anode materials have open crystal structures to allow ions to move in and out freely and also operate at high voltages where dendrites can’t form. ⚡ #FastCharging #BatteryTechnology #Electrification

💚🔋 How does XNO® make batteries for the heavy-duty industry more sustainable? 🔋💚 We work hard to make our niobium oxide anode materials more environmentally friendly than LTO and graphite alternatives. So, using XNO® in Li-ion batteries boosts performance AND reduces the environmental impact of heavy-duty vehicles. Win-win!🏆 Here’s how ⬇️ ⚫ Low carbon footprint: XNO® has 51% lower environmental impact than other anode materials ⚡ Reduced energy consumption: High power and energy density of XNO® improves battery efficiency 🪫 Longer battery life: Batteries with XNO® last longer so are replaced less often, reducing waste 🛻 Sustainable manufacturing: Less harmful raw materials and low carbon mining are used in XNO® production #FutureOfMining #BatteryTechnology #Electrification