Chrysler selects A123Systems for EV vehicles, first one to appear in 2010
Chrysler announced that it selected lithium ion battery manufacturer A123Systems to produce the energy storage systems for Chrysler's first-generation ENVI extended-range electric vehicles and all-electric vehicles.
Chrysler's plans to produce Dodge Circuit EV, Jeep Wrangler EV, Jeep Patriot EV, Chrysler Town & Country EV, and the Chrysler 200C EV concept showcased at the 2009 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The company's first production electric vehicle is expected to hit the market in 2010, but the company won't say which one.
"Government and society are calling for the introduction of a variety of advanced propulsion vehicles," John Bozzella, senior vice president of external affairs and public policy for Chrysler, said in a press release. "This partnership with A123Systems signifies Chrysler's commitment to contribute to our nation's goal of reducing dependence on foreign sources of energy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Chrysler's partnership with A123Systems represents a win-win-win for the American consumer, American manufacturing, and the environment."
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"Huh, lots of battery company names are taken..."
"Uhh, what about battech?"
"No no, that sounds like we make batmans stuff..."
"Oh...Ok, how about A123 Systems?"
"GREAT!!!"
Followed by the guys at GM:
"We need a good battery for the Volt..."
"Hey, A123Systems is first in the phone book, they MUST be good!"
"GREAT!"
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