The world’s first volume manufacturing facility devoted to creating Echion Technologies’ exclusive ultra-fast charging XNO active anode material technology has been formally opened by CBMM, the world leader in the production and marketing of Niobium products. The world’s largest Niobium-based anode production facility, the new factory in Araxá, Brazil, can produce 2,000 tons of XNO annually, which is equal to one gigawatt-hour (GWh) of Li-ion (Li-ion) cells.
With the help of this facility, Echion can meet the global demand for XNO by producing the product in large quantities. A strong and dependable supply chain for XNO is guaranteed by Echion’s exclusive collaboration with CBMM.
At the official ribbon-cutting event, which was attended by CBMM, Echion, and its clients, government officials, top leadership teams from both businesses, and reporters from Brazilian media sources, the factory was officially launched. The opening signified a big advancement in the companies’ shared objective of increasing the usage of niobium in battery manufacture and a critical milestone in the strategic cooperation between CBMM and Echion. The new factory not only promotes technological innovation but also demonstrates CBMM’s dedication to using cutting-edge technology to help create a more sustainable future.
Li-ion batteries can safely charge extremely quickly, maintain high energy densities even at extremely high temperatures, and provide high power over a cycle life of over 10,000 cycles thanks to Echion’s Niobium-based anode material, XNO. With XNO, electrified heavy-duty industrial, commercial, and mass-transport vehicles may run with the lowest total cost of ownership and maximum productivity.
Speaking at the event, Jean de La Verpilliere, CEO of Echion Technologies, said, “The opening of this production plant creates robust supply capacity to meet the significant commercial demand we have for XNO. XNO is already having a positive impact on our cell manufacturing customers, downstream OEMs, and end-users. Echion is beginning to trade at scale, and that is a major milestone for company growth. I would like to thank CBMM for their ongoing partnership with Echion to bring XNO to mass production.”
By 2030, CBMM wants to have 30% of its sales come from non-steel-based products. CBMM allocates R$ 250 million annually to its Technology Program. The creation of Niobium-enhanced anodes that improve battery endurance and efficiency is the main goal of this partnership with Echion, which is essential to optimizing the potential of novel materials. CBMM wants to increase its battery capacity to 20,000 tons of niobium oxide by 2030 as part of its strategic growth plan.
