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June 3, 2009 – Vol.14 No.11 Valence to Develop Lithium-ion Batteries Compatible with Siemens’ Marine Hybrid Propulsion Systems. The U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of lithium iron magnesium phosphate energy storage solutions has signed a memorandum of understanding with Siemens Drive Technologies Division to develop modular and scalable energy storage systems compatible with a standard interface of Siemens’ ELFA(R) Hybrid drive marine propulsion system. The ELFA(R) Hybrid drive range is already in use in buses, cranes and boats with over 8 million hours recorded on systems from leading bus manufacturers as well as selected boat manufacturers. Robert L Kanode, CEO and President, Valence Technology, said “Valence energy storage solutions have been in operation with Siemens hybrid drive trains for over three years in Wrightbus buses, who have multiple hybrid double deck buses operating in London. I was delighted when we were approached to formalize an agreement to develop battery solutions compatible with Siemens hybrid systems for marine applications.” As the industry follows the global trend toward greener propulsion systems with significant reduction of CO2 and noise, Siemens intends to strengthen the development of its ELFA(R)Hybrid drive range. The company understands the increased market requirements for efficiency, maneuverability control and innovations in propulsion systems not only in the bus market but also in the pleasure and workboat market. As an appropriate battery system becomes a necessity for a true hybrid propulsion system and boatyards are increasingly demanding drive solutions for zero emission propulsion modes, it is important to have a leading energy storage manufacturer such as Valence link up their batteries to the Siemens hybrid drive system via a standard interface.
Valence Technology, of Austin, Texas, is a developer of lithium phosphate energy storage solutions. Valence has facilities in Nevada, China and Northern Ireland. Siemens Drive Technologies Division, of Nuremberg, Germany, offers integrated technologies that cover the entire drive train with electrical and mechanical components. including industry-specific control and drive solutions for metal forming, printing and electronic manufacturing as well as solutions for glass, wood, plastic, ceramic, textile and packaging equipment and crane systems. (6/2/09)
Links: Valence Technology Siemens Drive Technologies Division
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