A123
Systems Introduces Breakthrough Lithium Ion Battery Technology That Optimizes
Performance in Extreme Temperatures
WALTHAM,
Mass., June 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A123 Systems (Nasdaq:AONE), a
developer and manufacturer of advanced Nanophosphate® lithium iron phosphate
batteries and systems, today introduced Nanophosphate EXT™, a new lithium ion
battery technology capable of operating at extreme temperatures without requiring thermal
management. Nanophosphate EXT is designed to significantly reduce or eliminate
the need for heating or cooling systems, which is expected to create sizeable
new opportunities within the transportation and telecommunications markets,
among others.
"We
believe Nanophosphate EXT is a game-changing breakthrough that overcomes one of
the key limitations of lead acid, standard lithium ion and other advanced
batteries. By delivering high power, energy and cycle life capabilities over a
wider temperature range, we believe Nanophosphate EXT can reduce or even
eliminate the need for costly thermal management systems, which we expect will
dramatically enhance the business case for deploying A123's lithium ion battery
solutions for a significant number of applications," said David Vieau, CEO
of A123 Systems. "We continue to emphasize innovation with a commercial
purpose, and we expect Nanophosphate EXT to strengthen our competitive position
in existing target markets as well as create new opportunities for applications
that previously were not possible to cost-effectively serve with lithium ion
batteries."
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