Echion secures the **Battery Pack Innovation of the Year** award at the 2026 Battery Show Awards for its **XNO® battery pack**, developed in partnership with **Switch Technologies** and **Elemental Energy**. The accolade highlights the company’s advancements in battery technology, recognized during the event held in Detroit, Michigan.
EnPower and Echion are producing ultra-high-power battery cells for industrial robots and autonomous systems. These cells, manufactured in the U.S. by EnPower (now operating as Caminus Power), target applications in critical infrastructure and robotics as part of Washington’s efforts to secure the supply chain.
Echion, a Cambridge-based battery technology firm, secures £10 million in funding to accelerate commercial expansion. The company develops solutions that allow lithium-ion batteries to fast charge safely in under 10 minutes, addressing a key bottleneck in electric vehicle and energy storage adoption.
CBMM launches the first high-volume production facility for Echion Technologies’ XNO® active anode material, enabling ultra-fast battery charging. The partnership leverages CBMM’s niobium expertise to scale XNO tech for electric vehicle and energy storage applications. This facility marks a milestone in commercializing next-generation battery solutions.
