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Johnson Controls-Saft Joint Venture Targets Development of Advanced, Lithium-Ion Batteries for Hybrid-Electric Vehicles


August 2006
 Filed under: HYBRID TECHNOLOGY Car News | HYBRID TECHNOLOGY Headlines

Contract for project awarded by USABC supports effort to boost battery and vehicle performance

MILWAUKEE, Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions (JCS) has been awarded a 24-month contract to develop advanced, lithium-ion (Li-Ion) batteries for hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs) by the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC). In the project, 50% financed by USABC, engineers and scientists at JCS will enhance lithium-ion battery technology for near-future HEVs. They will focus on accelerating Li- Ion technology development by improving battery power in low temperatures, and creating solutions that reduce battery system costs.
The USABC, an industry group, pursues research and development on advanced energy systems to boost the range and performance of future electric and hybrid electric vehicles. Members of the USABC include the United States Department of Energy along with DaimlerChrysler, Ford and General Motors.

"We are extremely gratified to receive this technology-development contract," said Johnson Controls' Vice President and General Manager of the company's hybrid battery business, Alan Mumby, who also leads the JCS joint venture. "The project reinforces our commitment to creating advanced-chemistry battery systems for tomorrow's HEVs, and delivering sustained market and technology leadership. Our priorities are to work on cell performance, systems development and cost reduction for lithium-ion technology."

JCS and the United States Department of Energy are funding the project, and USABC is providing program support. JCS will supply cell modules that can be tested for abuse tolerance, pulse power, calendar life, and cycle life. A major goal is to meet the FreedomCAR USABC battery-performance requirements. FreedomCAR is an industry government research initiative that targets the development of technologies for boosting fuel economy and reducing emissions of U.S. passenger vehicles.

The JCS advanced battery hybrid systems team, located at the company's headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, will direct the technology development program. Cell development efforts will be supported by JCS facilities in the United States and Europe.

In 2004, the USABC granted Johnson Controls an 18-month contract supporting the development of advanced, lithium-ion battery technology. That same year Saft was awarded a contract with the USABC of a similar nature. This new contract awarded to the joint venture is a culmination of the development work by both companies to drive the technology to commercial viability.

The Johnson Controls-Saft joint venture was officially launched in January 2006.

About Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is a global leader in interior experience, building efficiency and power solutions. The company provides innovative automotive interiors that help make driving more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. For buildings, it offers products and services that optimize energy use and improve comfort and security. Johnson Controls also provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid-electric vehicles, along with systems engineering and service expertise. Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) has 136,000 employees in more than 1,000 locations serving customers in 125 countries. Founded in 1885, the company is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For additional information, please visit http://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ .

About Saft

Saft (Saft: Euronext) 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 3,800 employees worldwide, Saft is present in 18 countries. Its 18 manufacturing sites and extensive sales network enable the group to serve its customers worldwide. For more information, visit Saft at http://www.saftbatteries.com/ .


Source: Johnson Controls

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