HPQ Silicon Signs Cell Evaluation Agreement with Aptera Motors for HPQ ENDURA+ High-Capacity Battery Cells
Key Highlights
- ➤HPQ Silicon and Aptera sign evaluation agreement for HPQ ENDURA+ 21700 cells
- ➤Aptera will conduct laboratory testing of silicon-anode high-capacity lithium-ion cells
- ➤Evaluation advances HPQ ENDURA+ from internal validation to application-level assessment
- ➤Agreement carries no commercial supply commitment; further steps depend on evaluation results
- ➤Aptera holds EPA conformity certification for its 2026 Launch Edition
Expert Statements
Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon
“This agreement represents exactly the kind of progression we have been working toward with HPQ ENDURA+”
Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon
“We have focused on moving our technology from advanced materials to high-performance cells, and ultimately into application-level evaluation, where its performance can be assessed in an EV application.”
Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon
“We are excited to begin this process and see where the results may lead.”
Jed Kraiem, Chief Operating Officer of Novacium SAS
“Moving into evaluation with Aptera is an important next step for our cell technology”
Jed Kraiem, Chief Operating Officer of Novacium SAS
“Our development work has been focused on translating the performance of our silicon-based materials into practical, high-capacity cells.”
Jed Kraiem, Chief Operating Officer of Novacium SAS
“Having those cells evaluated provides valuable application-level feedback, and we look forward to supporting Aptera's technical team throughout the process.”
HPQ Silicon Signs Cell Evaluation Agreement with Aptera Motors for HPQ ENDURA+ High-Capacity Battery Cells PR Newswire
* Agreement advances HPQ ENDURA+ 21700 cells into application-level evaluation with U.S. solar electric vehicle developer MONTREAL, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HPQ Silicon Inc. ("HPQ" or the "Company") (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) (FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in advanced materials innovation and the development of next-generation processes, is pleased to announce that HPQ Silicon, through its HPQ ENDURA+ battery initiative, together with its French technology partner Novacium SAS ("Novacium"), has signed a Cell Evaluation and Confidentiality Agreement with Aptera Motors Corp . ("Aptera") (NASDAQ: SEV), a Nasdaq-listed U.S. solar mobility company advancing ultra-efficient transportation.
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