Greentech Lead Asia: Boston-Power, a provider of
next-generation lithium-ion battery cells, modules and systems, has signed a
long term supply agreement with Beijing Electric Vehicle Company (BJEV), the
electric vehicle delivery arm of Beijing Automotive Industry Company (BAIC). As
per the agreement, Boston-Power will provide its battery systems to BJEV
electric vehicles (EVs).
Boston-Power will begin the shipments by fourth quarter
2012. BJEV will use the battery systems for the C70 sedan, which is based on
the 9-5 SAAB chassis BAIC acquired in 2009.
“Boston-Power delivers longer lasting, better performing,
faster charging, safer and more environmentally sustainable battery solutions
to market leaders around the world. China has one of the world’s most
aggressive plans to promote EVs and we’re thrilled to be working with BJEV to
bring more environmentally sustainable vehicles to consumers,” said Christina
Lampe-Onnerud, founder and international chairman, Boston-Power. Â
Boston-Power’s EV-focused Swing products offer
industry-leading capabilities in energy density, cycle and calendar life,
operating temperature range, safety and environmental sustainability for
electric transportations.
“We are impressed with Boston-Power’s green and high
performing technology. We welcome the opportunity to work with the company and
our other key suppliers to bring EVs to consumers in China and around the
world,” said Fang Qing, general manager of Beijing Electric Vehicle
Company. Â
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