A123Systems Introduces 32-Series Automotive Class Lithium Ion(TM) Application-Specific Cells at the Advanced Automotive Battery Conference.Cells Optimized for Use in Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Applications Offer Industry-Leading Price-Performance LONG BEACH, Calif. -- A123Systems, developer and producer of state-of-the-art Automotive Class Lithium Ion A rechargeable battery technology introduced in 1991 that provides greater charge per pound than nickel metal hydride. In 1993, Toshiba introduced the first notebook in the U.S. with a Li-ion battery. batteries, today introduced its 32-series cells, specifically designed for Hybrid Electric Vehicle A hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) is a vehicle which combines a conventional propulsion system with an on-board rechargeable energy storage system (RESS) to achieve better fuel economy than a conventional vehicle without being hampered by range from a charging unit like an (HEV HEV abbr. hepatitis E virus HEV hemagglutinating encephalomyelitis virus of pigs. ) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV PHEV Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle PHEV Porcine Hemagglutinating Encephalomyelitis Virus PHEV Pigeon Herpes Encephalomyelitis Virus PHEV Pneumatic Hybrid Electric Vehicle ) use. These batteries provide unprecedented specific power, safety and abuse-tolerance and leverage the company's existing low-cost, high-volume manufacturing techniques to offer the electric drive industry a new level of price-performance. A123Systems' 32-series lineup is currently comprised of two cells with custom Nanophosphate[TM] electrode designs, based on the same proven chemistry as the mass produced ANR ANR - Automatic Network Routing 26650M1 cell: the 32113 M1Ultra and 32157 M1HD. The 32113 M1Ultra high power cells are optimized to offer industry leading power by volume and cost-per-watt. Designed to meet the rigorous requirements of HEV applications, the 32113 is currently designed into A123Systems' programs with major U.S. and European auto manufacturers. The 32157 M1HD cell uses a higher energy electrode design, geared specifically for PHEVs, and offers greater volumetric volumetric /vol·u·met·ric/ (vol?u-met´rik) pertaining to or accompanied by measurement in volumes. vol·u·met·ric adj. Of or relating to measurement by volume. energy density and the lowest cost per watt-hour. Currently used in a Saturn Vue The Saturn VUE is a compact crossover SUV from General Motors' Saturn marque, and is Saturn's top-selling model in the United States. It was the first vehicle to use the GM Theta platform. The VUE is the oldest model in the Saturn lineup since the demise of the L-Series in 2005. PHEV development program, the 32157 offers superior calendar and cycle life at high depth-of-discharge (DOD (1) (Dial On Demand) A feature that allows a device to automatically dial a telephone number. For example, an ISDN router with dial on demand will automatically dial up the ISP when it senses IP traffic destined for the Internet. ), as well as excellent power density for charge-sustaining operation. Unlike conventional lithium ion cells that compromise critical parameters to meet system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. , A123Systems' Automotive Class Lithium Ion cells are optimized to offer power, safety and life, all at price-performance targets that enable the industry. Wide power availability over a broad range of state-of-charge as well as exceptional endurance implies that systems with both cells require minimal oversizing, allowing for lower overall systems cost. "Our 32-series cells provide high performance and abuse-tolerance unmatched by any other lithium ion battery chemistry," said David Vieau, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , A123Systems. "By making it possible for manufacturers to design HEVs and PHEVs with attractive performance, reliability and safety as well as an overall lower systems cost, we are able to play a significant role in speeding the market's acceptance of highly fuel efficient vehicles." Critical to the adoption of lithium ion batteries in automotive applications, the 32-series cells are designed with abuse-tolerance in mind. A123Systems' Automotive Class Lithium Ion cells take advantage of lessons learned from the mass-production of ANR26650M1 cells in order to deliver 10+ year and 150,000 mile projected life requirements in engineered automotive battery packs. A123Systems' Nanophosphate chemistry has been developed with the assistance of the Department of Energy FreedomCAR program and is a result of more than $102 million in private investment. With performance validated by various national labs and leading automotive OEMs, the A123Systems doped Nanophosphate batteries achieve the superior durability and safety required for automotive use of lithium ion technology. About A123Systems A123Systems has quickly become one of the world's leading suppliers of high-power lithium-ion batteries. Based on the company's patent pending Nanophosphate technology, the batteries deliver previously unattainable levels of power, safety and life. Applicable to a wide range of industries, A123Systems' products allow OEMs expanded flexibility in system design, removing many traditional technology constraints. Currently, the Company sells millions of battery cells to Black and Decker and Dewalt for use in the most advanced handheld power tools available on the market today. Founded in 2001, A123Systems' proprietary nanoscale electrode technology is built on initial developments from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Massachusetts Institute of Technology, at Cambridge; coeducational; chartered 1861, opened 1865 in Boston, moved 1916. It has long been recognized as an outstanding technological institute and its Sloan School of Management has notable programs in business, . For additional information please visit www.a123systems.com. |
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