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Exxonmobil Battery Separator Film Technologies Help Put Electric Vehicles On The Road
Houston TX (SPX) Jan 29, 2008 ExxonMobil Chemical has announced that its new battery film technology will be an integral part of Electrovaya's new all electric vehicles. ExxonMobil's battery separator films significantly enhance the power, safety and reliability of lithium-ion batteries, thereby helping speed the adoption of these smaller and lighter batteries into the next wave of lower-emission vehicles. Electrovaya announced the launch of its Zero Emission Low Speed vehicle, Maya-300. "ExxonMobil is pleased to collaborate with Electrovaya," said Jim Harris, senior vice president, ExxonMobil Chemical. "ExxonMobil's film technologies allow lithium-ion batteries to meet hybrid and electric vehicle requirements, helping to make vehicles like the Maya-300 lighter and more efficient." The Maya-300 electric vehicles will have an extended range of up to 120 miles and are designed for urban and neighborhood driving patterns. "Electrovaya's innovative lithium-ion battery system has made the low-speed electric vehicle a viable commercial product," said Sankar Das Gupta, chief executive officer, Electrovaya. "We are pleased to launch the Maya-300 and believe this zero emission vehicle marks a new era where affordable clean transportation solutions become available with sufficient range for daily local driving." ExxonMobil's technology platform builds on twenty years experience in lithium-ion battery separators, applying advanced polymer and process technologies with flexibility to tailor products to battery manufacturer requirements. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links Electrovaya ExxonMobil Chemical Powering The World in the 21st Century at Energy-Daily.com
Lockheed Martin Signs Agreement With EESTOR For Energy Storage Solutions
Dallas TX (SPX) Jan 10, 2008Lockheed Martin has signed an exclusive international rights agreement to integrate and market Electrical Energy Storage Units (EESU) from EEStor for military and homeland security applications. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed. EEStor, based in Cedar Park, TX, is developing a ceramic battery chemistry that could provide 10 times the energy density of lead acid batteries at 1/10th the weight and volume. |
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