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Imara Corp Launches Its First High-Power Lithium-Ion Battery Cell

September 20, 2009 by Jeff Shepard

Imara Corp. announced that its high-power cells are now available. Imara is providing battery cells for the power tool, outdoor power equipment and transportation markets.

Imara states that its patented technology breaks through conventional battery technology barriers that require a trade-off between fast power discharge and high energy density for extended run time. The company states that its batteries deliver a unique combination of power, energy, cycle life and safety compared to commercially available high-power cells.

Imara claims that its technology enables a new class of "green" applications. An hour of use of a typical 4-stroke gas-powered lawnmower replaced with Imara battery power eliminates the emissions equivalent to 11 SUVs driving on the highway for an hour. Replacing one two-stroke weedwhacker or leaf blower with Imara battery power is equivalent to taking 17 SUVs off the road.

"Historically, few domestic battery companies have been able to move from the R&D lab to commercialization. Imara now joins the ranks of the limited number of companies able to cross the chasm into production," said Imara Corporation CEO & Founder, Jeff Depew.