If you suffer from range anxiety when it comes to considering an electric vehicle, you’ll be interested to know that silicon is the holy grail to potentially solving capacity issues for EV batteries.  Silicon-based anodes have up to 10 times the energy density of a graphite-based anode, which is why Porsche, Mercedes and GM are betting on silicon-anode batteries 

However, while silicon-based anode materials hold great promise for batteries, they are known to suffer from significant degradation during charging and discharging cycles. Solving this problem could open up a market for silicon anode materials that could reach $130B by 2033.

ENTER HPQ SILICON INC. (TSX-V: HPQ) (OTCQB: HPQFF) 

HPQ Silicon has unveiled a breakthrough that could significantly disrupt the battery industry. In today’s interview, CEO Bernard Tourillon discussed HPQ's latest achievements. The standout feature? Their batteries have achieved an impressive 3,600+ mAh capacity with 93% retention after 300 cycles. This milestone, according to Tourillon, brings the company closer to solving the "Holy Grail" of battery longevity. As investors look for solutions in the growing battery market, HPQ’s advancement marks a step toward commercialization with potential widespread industry impact.

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE SETTING NEW INDUSTRY STANDARDS

HPQ's GEN3 batteries have not only exceeded expectations, but they’ve also outperformed many industry benchmarks with their most recent 300 cycle performance results. "Most competitors don’t discuss progress beyond 300-500 cycles, but we've already reached these significant milestones," noted Tourillon. 

This consistent performance, combined with high efficiency in their 100% pure graphite battery, puts HPQ at the forefront of innovation in the battery materials sector. The real intrigue lies in the company’s ability to continue improving these metrics, raising the bar for future battery technology.

MARKET POTENTIAL AND GROWING INDUSTRY INTEREST

HPQ’s technology is capturing attention from key industry players. Tourillon confirmed that the company is already in pre-NDA and pre-LOI discussions with potential partners, a sign of significant interest in their patented continuous silicon oxide manufacturing process. Why? This process not only potentially triples production capacity but also slashes costs and energy consumption, making it a highly attractive solution for an industry hungry for scalable and efficient technologies.

STRATEGIC VISION AND PARTNERSHIP POTENTIAL

HPQ isn’t just about R&D; it’s about execution. Tourillon outlined the company’s ambitious business plan to fully integrate their advanced materials into the battery industry. With a provisional patent application underway and talks with industrial groups in Europe, HPQ is poised to scale up rapidly. “We are accelerating in the right direction,” said Tourillon, expressing confidence in the partnerships that could cement HPQ as a major player in the battery materials space.

CONCLUSION: A SMALL CAP WITH BIG PROSPECTS

HPQ’s breakthroughs, especially in achieving high-performance cycles and pioneering scalable production methods, position the company as a serious contender in the rapidly expanding battery market. With the right partnerships and continued innovation, HPQ Silicon is set to deliver solutions that could revolutionize battery performance.

To hear Bernard Tourillon delve deeper into HPQ’s vision, market strategy, and groundbreaking technologies, watch the full interview now.