Till date the idea of making a Plug-in hybrid vehicle was not quiet feasible but with introduction of these 32-series Li-Ion cells by A123Systems the thing have just become easier as the technology will offer an advantage of power by volume and cost-per-watt. A123Systems have developed a Nanophosphate chemistry with the assistance of the Department of Energy FreedomCAR program.
These cells 32113 M1Ultra and 32157 M1HD are based on an Advanced Automotive Battery. The 32157 M1HD cell uses a higher-energy electrode design geared specifically for PHEVs, and should offer greater volumetric energy density and the lowest cost per watt-hour.
Though the actual performance data is not yet available but the company claims that this new innovative design will set a revolution in the hybrid vehicles performance as the technology boasts of an undisputed power with full safety and the most important being the minimal oversizing, allowing for lower overall systems cost.. This will lead to wider adoption of lithium-ion technology in the auto industry.
Now you can expect your hybrid cars to travel a long distance just depending on its battery but there is still a problem with them and that is maximum speed limit.
Via: greencarcongress
