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HPQ Silicon Secures UL 1642 Certification for HPQ ENDURA+ Lithium-Ion Cells, Clearing Final Regulatory Barrier for U.S. Commercial Sales
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, announced that its HPQ ENDURA+ lithium-ion battery cells have received UL 1642 certification, the core safety standard required for commercial acceptance of lithium-ion cells in the United States. The certification applies to both commercially targeted formats, the 18650 (4,000 mAh) and 21700 (6,000
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