Johnson Controls-Saft will be providing lithium-ion batteries for BMW’s 7 Series ActiveHybrid car, according to news release by Johnson Controls-Saft.
The lithium-ion cells and modules will be produced at the Johnson Controls-Saft production facility in Nersac, France. The facility opened in January 2008 and is scaleable as demand increases.
Lithium-ion batteries are 30% smaller and 50% lighter
than NiMH batteries used in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) on the road
today.
"Johnson Controls-Saft is delighted to announce this contract with BMW for our lithium-ion technology. This contract consolidates our leading position in lithium-ion batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles," said Mary Ann Wright who leads the joint venture.
Johnson Controls-Saft is a joint venture that has brought together Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI)–a leading supplier of automotive batteries–with Saft (Euronext: Saft), a leader in high technology batteries with extensive Li-ion battery expertise.
The joint venture said this contract is the second lithium-ion production contract for Johnson Controls-Saft. Additionally, the company has multiple development contracts underway for lithium-ion batteries for HEVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
About Johnson Controls
Johnson Controls’ team of 140,000 employees creates products and services for more than 200 million vehicles, 12 million homes and one million commercial buildings. For additional information, visit: http://www.johnsoncontrols.com.
About Saft
Saft is a world specialist in the design and manufacture of high-tech batteries for industry. Saft batteries are used in high performance applications such as industrial infrastructure and processes, transportation, space and defence. Saft is the world’s leading manufacturer of nickel-cadmium batteries for industrial applications and of primary lithium batteries for a wide range of end markets. The group is also the European leader for specialised advanced technologies for the defence and space industries. With approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, Saft is present in 18 countries. Its 15 manufacturing sites and extensive sales network enable the group to serve its customers worldwide. For more information, visit Saft at http://www.saftbatteries.com
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