ElectronVault Launches Traction Battery Product Line, Boosts Energy Utilization by 50 Percent
Monday, May 7, 2012
Energy storage
pioneer ElectronVault Inc. announced
the launch of its ElectronVault Series 1 line
of electric vehicle traction batteries. An
addition to the company's tailored battery
system solutions, the Series 1 line boosts
battery energy utilization by 50 percent,
extending range, power, and performance of
electric vehicles. The product line is composed
of four standardized module sizes, with over
300,000 electrical configurations and battery
cell load options that can be quickly delivered
for easy integration into a range of electric
vehicles from two-wheeled vehicles and
automobiles to buses and trucks.
ElectronVault
is demonstrating its latest technology
this week on booth #1123 at the
International Electric Vehicle Symposium and
Exposition (EVS26) in Los Angeles.
"Using the Series 1 line
can help many electric vehicles easily beat the
energy costs of gasoline- powered systems,"
said Rob Ferber, CEO and co-founder of
ElectronVault, Inc. "Unlike other systems on
the market, the Series 1 line keeps drivers on
the road with dealer-serviceable components.
And to keep drivers safe and consumer
satisfaction high, all of our traction battery
systems come loaded with truly self-healing
battery management and autonomous, redundant
safety systems."
Small footprint and
standardized specifications also help electric
vehicle manufacturers cut battery system
production costs by up to 50 percent. Rapid
delivery times and native compatibility with a
wide range of battery chemistries can
significantly reduce in-house R&D time and
expense. Modular design provides high levels of
flexibility to meet the most demanding electric
vehicle requirements. Other critical features
include universal state-of-charge and state-
of-health measurement, passive air-cooling and
three-year battery standby time.
The four module sizing
options are matched by more than 300,000
electrical configurations and battery chemistry
load options to cover specific electric vehicle
requirements-and can be deployed as standalone,
ganged or arrayed systems. Manufacturers of
personal mobility devices can opt for Size 1
(CL3) modules, which each provide 550 W of
continuous power in a 6 kilogram, 221
millimeter-long package. Companies producing
electric buses can opt for
Size 4 (CL3) modules for
2200 W of continuous power in a 14 kilogram,
700 millimeter-long casing. All systems are
shippable by common carrier for rapid
integration into electric vehicle manufacturing
processes.
Electric vehicle
manufacturers can also easily mix and match
different modules of the Series 1 traction
battery line. Systems are deliverable in 30 to
60 days, or to suit development timelines. To
speed the process, manufacturers will soon be
able to use a new online tool, the
ElectronVault Traction Battery Designer (sm)
prototyping toolkit.
"By entering battery system
development requirements into the Traction
Battery Designer, our customers end up with
complete specification sheets-including
manufacturing costs and expected delivery
dates," said Linda Maepa, COO and co-founder of
ElectronVault. "With the launch of the Series 1
line, manufacturers around the world can take
advantage of cost-effective, powerful and
standardized traction battery systems that come
with the flexibility to meet specific
requirements."