A123 introduces new lithium ion cells for automotive applications
Battery supplier A123 Systems has unveiled two new batteries specifically optimized for automotive applications. One of the new cells is configured for high power applications in regular hybrid configurations while the other is biased toward higher energy capacity for plug-in hybrid vehicles. The latter cell is being used in the plug-in hybrid development program for the Saturn Vue. The PHEV cell is designed to be discharged to a lower level than the power battery so that the plug-in hybrid can go farther on battery power alone. Both cells are designed to be more robust over the wider range of operating conditions that cars encounter in the real world while also lasting 150,000 miles and ten years.
[Source: A123Systems]
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Steve F 11:03AM (5/17/2007)
Based on this, how longer will GM continue to say
they are dependent on new battery technology before
delivering the Volt or PHEV Saturn Vue. Per this
release 123 System can deliver a battery that meet
GM requirements.
GM may want to wait until they have a fully
functioning Volt prototype before saying for sure
they will delivery, if so I hope that will be soon.
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Jared Riverrock 2:10PM (5/17/2007)
While these A123 Systems batteries are capable of discharging 14 times faster than conventional li-ion rechargeable batteries, they offer no real increase in capacity.
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kert 4:41PM (5/17/2007)
and for 40 miles electric range needed for PHEVs, increased capacity is utterly irrelevant. it could be done with lead-acid.
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