Axeon supplying two 25 kWh Li-ion packs for range-extended electric van concepts
17 October 2011
Axeon, Europe’s leading independent developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion battery systems, will supply two prototype batteries for a UK Technology Strategy Board (TSB)-grant-assisted project to develop a concept for a lightweight, low emissions, range extended electric delivery van. UK-based Intelligent Energy and Revolve Technologies are Axeon’s collaborative partners in the project.
The 25 kWh battery pack is made up of Nickel Cobalt Manganese pouch cells, which provide greater energy density than Lithium Iron Phosphate cells.
The Axeon battery pack will enable the hybrid to run more than 60 miles (97 km) on electric power from the battery, before the on-board range extender internal combustion engine comes into play, powering the electric motor and recharges the battery. In this mode the total range combining the electric range and one tank of fuel is more than 400 miles (644 km).
The prototype battery packs will be delivered in October 2011.
Could become an interesting interim PHEV with 60 miles e-range instead of the Volt 37 miles.
Posted by: HarveyD | 17 October 2011 at 08:44 AM