High-rate, Phosphate-based Technology

Advanced Battery Technology,  Jun 2005  

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A new phosphate-based lithium-ion power cell is now available from Valence Technology.

Batteries designed with power cells can be discharged and charged more quickly than batteries designed with energy cells. This makes them ideal for applications that require powerful bursts rather than slow discharges of energy, such as portable appliances and future generations of hybrid and electric vehicles.

The new Saphion power cell offers significant cycling, weight and longevity benefits over nickel metal-hydride and nickel cadmium technologies.

Valence's power cell uses the same proprietary Saphion technology as in its existing lines of energy cells and batteries. The cathode material used in Saphion replaces toxic heavy metals with phosphates, creating batteries that are more chemically stable, safer and more environmentally friendly than traditional oxide-based lithium-ion batteries. In addition, the new Saphion power cell is lighter and offers greater cycling and discharge capabilities.

For more information, visit www.valence.com.

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