Mobility and battery systems for performance critical applications
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Perth, Western Australia 6005, AU
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Get a load of Lochlan Dunne - the man knows how to wrangle Solidworks and loves to pick up tools and bring his designs into reality. This video focuses on LD's efforts building the internals of the battery for the Landcruiser. In reality we are tantalisingly close to testing the machine. Stay tuned. https://lnkd.in/gfdzmacE
Our latest video has just dropped. If you're interested in how to take a new battery straight from a cell manufacturer and turn it into something you can use, safely; check this out. Echion Technologies
Leading a company that’s welding batteries with lasers? It’s hard not to get excited. ⚡️ This week's video is all about the battery. If you're interested in what it takes to start with a battery cell (in our case a pouch cell), and end up with a liquid cooled, safely managed, manufacturable battery pack capable of powering a high performance vehicle, it's worth watching Lochlan Dunne, Nathan Coad, Vivian Gauntlett and Ignacio Rodriguez Grandi walk you through it! Thanks for the intro this week Benjamin Ting, in collaboration with Echion Technologies' XNO® Battery tech and built by the team at Switch Technologies. Full Video here: https://lnkd.in/g_4KkB3n
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'24 marks 10 years since our journey into building and integrating batteries began. Back in '14 I sold a pub I had built with friends to support an electric superbike development/racing campaign. The team did really well and that experience set the stage for what is now Switch Technologies. In '23 we decided that 'design & prototyping of diesel-battery-hybrid machines' was where we should focus. In a development that would make Dirk Gently smile, this year we have created partnerships with the teams at Echion Technologies and Dayton-Phoenix Group, Inc. linking our machine-design-and-prototyping competency upstream to global lithium-cell manufacturers via Echion's UK based XNO (anode powder) development team and downstream to some serious Ohio manufacturing horsepower via DPG. We're looking forward to sharing next year's projects. Some big yellow items. Something else that makes me think about Kylie Minogue. We're an 11 person team now and we're hiring. If you or a friend are an engineer competent in mechanical, electrical, mechatronic or embedded controls and are looking for your next challenge, hit me up for a coffee and a chat. new landcruiser video here:
Latest update on our LandCruiser Project!
Episode four of the LandCruiser Project is live! 🚗🎥 The level of feedback since we started this series has been well beyond expectations and we are excited to explore scaling up this project alongside other innovations like our hybrid Haul truck and next-gen Echion Technologies' XNO® battery pack development. 🌟 The video was captured during my first week at Switch Technologies a couple of months ago. One of my deeply held beliefs (and lived experience) is around the power of small teams– Amazon's two-pizza teams and Agile Scrum principles emphasise lean, independent teams for effective collaboration, and seeing this in action here is such a pleasure. 🍕💡 The first few episodes have been about the design phase, but a lot of assembly and integration (and testing) footage has been shot; if you're interested in getting ahead of the videos please reach out to me or Mike O'Hanlon and we'll sort out a visit! Watch the full episode here: [ https://lnkd.in/gVK6mRib ] 📹 [edit - I linked to the wrong video 🤦♂️, now updated!]
Great to see the latest episode of our Hybrid LandCruiser project drop; powered by Echion Technologies' XNO® battery chemistry.
Over the last few months, Lochlan Dunne has played a pivotal role in designing and building super high-performance battery pack with Echion Technologies' Lithium-Ion XNO® chemistry, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in both industrial and automotive applications, great to see him on camera at Switch Technologies in this episode! Our 3D printers have been running almost non-stop—through evenings and weekends—producing components that, at scale, would be injection-moulded. While not the easiest way to start, it allows us to refine the design before full-scale manufacturing kicks in. This pack may not be colossal in capacity—just under 30 kWh—but it punches well above its weight. It’s capable of delivering 280 kW+ to power our LandCruiser’s electric motor effortlessly, while still keeping the diesel V8 in place. The hybrid setup offers the flexibility of fast DC public charging, making it ideal for both urban and remote applications. In this episode (full link below), we break down how the LandCruiser pack is coming together, with Calum Meiklejohn guiding us through the software architecture. The embedded system he’s developing is key to managing the vehicle's operation seamlessly. While building a battery pack might seem straightforward, this one is anything but. It’s designed with mass production in mind, using cutting edge techniques that would allow for robotic assembly. Plus, the diagnostics baked into this first-of-its-kind system make it a allow it to perform early validation and proof of long-term reliability. Since launching this project, we’ve received an overwhelmingly positive response from potential partners and customers. Interest spans on-site industrial applications and even the retrofit classic car market—where enthusiasts can preserve their vehicle's original identity while unleashing supercar-level performance. This hybrid solution isn’t just about raw power; it allows for emission-free operation whether cruising around town or navigating an underground mine, all with the enhanced safety of industrial-grade battery chemistry that surpasses standard EV systems. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/g8mrpdV9 and many thanks to folks like Nathan Coad, Ignacio Rodriguez Grandi and Mike O'Hanlon who've contributed significantly as well; design is a team effort!
Check out the next episode of our Landcruiser Project with Echion Technologies' groundbreaking XNO tech!
Episode 2 is live friends.
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🚀 So excited to start sharing the details of this project at Switch Technologies! We’re working on a tech demo of brand-new battery technology, built from the ground up to showcase Echion Technologies' revolutionary XNO anode material. In short, we’re turning a 79 Series LandCruiser into an absolute hybrid beast! ⚡️ 🌟 Why is this so exciting? In mining, rail, and other heavy industries, LTO battery chemistry has been a game-changer due to its unmatched longevity and power. It’s far more durable than the typical NMC chemistry found in most EVs. The trade-off? LTO can outlast the vehicle itself, but comes with reduced range—making it less practical for consumer EVs. However, when applied to hybrid industrial equipment like haul trucks, trains, or commercial vehicles that are constantly in motion, that longevity becomes a huge advantage. 🔋 Enter XNO. It takes the long life of LTO and supercharges it with significantly improved energy density, delivering EV-like range plus all the durability benefits and much better fire safety (XNO can withstand higher temperatures before reaching thermal runaway, compared to NMC). In this demo, we’re showcasing a LandCruiser with an extra 280 kW of power added to the drivetrain, proving the durability of the chemistry. It’s packed with enough battery to power a high-performance EV, while still retaining the engine for hybrid mode—just like a regular vehicle. 🏗️ While this LandCruiser is the first demo, it’s a glimpse into the larger industrial applications we’re working on here at Switch Technologies. From mining to heavy transport, the potential is massive. We’ve already had some incredible feedback from customers on the Cruiser—what do you think? 🙌 Big shout-out to the team working on this groundbreaking tech: Mike O'Hanlon Benjamin Ting Nathan Coad Vivian Gauntlett, Lochlan Dunne, Calum Meiklejohn, Jean de La Verpilliere, Tyler Andrews, Ignacio Rodriguez Grandi, Eric Curwood Ph. D. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue showcasing the team and the tech behind the scenes! 👇
The team Switch Technologies is busy building a hybrid retrofit for a 79 series Landcruiser. We're building a battery from cells that use Echion Technologies' XNO (Mixed Niobium Oxide) anode powder. It's an awesome project, merging two great teams. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dzfth3ji