Valence Technology Unveils New Large-format, Lithium-ion Battery Technology

December 2, 2007 – Vol. 12 No.37

Valence Technology Unveils New Large-format, Lithium-ion Battery Technology.

The new generation phosphate-based lithium-ion battery is aimed at electric and hybrid electric vehicles and other motive and back-up energy storage applications.

Branded Epoch (tm), Valence believes its new generation of phosphate-based lithium-ion battery systems will move the electric vehicle industry one step closer to the Holy Grail – finding a battery solution that is safe, intelligent, lasts longer and weighs less than outdated technologies being used today.

Epoch batteries are equipped with an advanced management system that will monitor and adjust cell performance so battery packs will always operate at their optimum performance capacity. Epoch batteries present a safe, powerful and reliable energy solution designed to be low maintenance, cost competitive and environmentally friendly, according to the company.

“We believe the Epoch brand of battery systems will serve as the cornerstone of an era when lithium-ion battery chemistry used for large-format transportation and other motive and back-up storage applications is efficient, safe, reliable, powerful and widely-used,” said Robert L. Kanode, president and CEO of Valence. “As potential new clients see the benefits of Epoch brand-equipped delivery fleets, Valence could well set the standard for EV fleet vehicles in several European markets during 2008 and we would hope to see the same type of market traction and excitement in US markets in the near future.”

he Epoch brand of customizable battery packs will be available in 12.8 volt and 19.2 volt modules and will allow users scalability up to 390 KWh. Additional Epoch battery system benefits include a fail soft capability that will eliminate system failure and a life cycle comprised of more than 2000 charge cycles. Epoch branded battery products will also provide users a “green” alternative to environmentally contaminating lead-acid batteries.

Valence unveiled the Epoch at the International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exposition (EVS-23) in Anaheim, California.

Valence Technology, of Austin, Texas, developed and markets large-format family of lithium phosphate rechargeable batteries. Valence Technology holds an extensive, worldwide portfolio of issued and pending patents relating to its lithium phosphate rechargeable batteries. (12/1/07)

Links:

Valence Technology
http://www.valence.com

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