Lithium Technology to Develop High-Power, High-Energy Li-Ion Battery Solutions
Lithium Technology Corp. (LTC) announced the development of two of the largest, highest capacity lithium-ion battery systems in the world for non-nuclear submarines and electric vehicles.
In a joint venture with ThyssenKrupp, LTC's subsidiary GAIA Akkumulatorrenwerke (GAIA) is in development of a battery system for the ThyssenKrupp's non-nuclear submarine. This battery system will enable propulsion four times longer and safer than lead-acid powered vessels. Conventional submarines contain lead acid batteries which emit hydrogen-oxygen gases that can cause explosion during operation. The lithium- ion battery is hermetically sealed, making it safer transport for the passengers aboard. While it will be the largest lithium-ion battery solution in the world, the system utilizes less than one-third of the space the standard lead acid battery consumed, allowing more vessel space for other applications. LTC estimates a delivery date of the first quarter of 2008.
Currently LTC offers a battery system that powers an HEV up to 50 MPG, the company is constantly developing new innovations enabling their technology to break into the next frontier. The company is working in conjunction with an automotive manufacturer to develop a high-power battery management system designed to run a four-passenger hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) capable of 60 MPG, with a range of 60 MPC in electrical mode with zero emissions. This will be the furthest distance traveled by a standard production line vehicle. The company claims that the HEV battery will produce 12 kWh, which it claims is about 100% more than what is on the market today for a comparable size battery.
