A123 Systems today announced that it will supply complete lithium ion battery packs to VIA Motors...
A123 Systems today announced that it will supply complete lithium ion
battery packs to VIA Motors, an electric vehicle company building
next-generation electrified trucks, vans and SUVs.
"We believe that the high power, greater usable energy and long life
offered by our Nanophosphate lithium ion battery solutions will help VIA
better position its eREV Powertrain platform as a cost-effective
solution to maximize vehicle range and increase fuel economy," said
Jason Forcier, vice president of A123's Automotive Solutions Group.
"VIA plans to ramp up production significantly over the next three years
to satisfy demand for clean, fuel-efficient full-size trucks and SUVs,"
said Kraig Higginson, CEO of VIA Motors. "We selected A123's
Nanophosphate lithium ion battery systems because they are able to
package higher power into a compact space in the vehicle."
Via says it will sell up to 20,000 converted trucks per year, not only
Silverado pickups but also Chevy Tahoe full-size sport-utility vehicles
and Express vans.
Analysts say that commercial trucks and vans may provide a substantial
market for electric and range-extended electric technology, since fleet
buyers look only at total cost of ownership.
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