WALTHEM, MASS. --
A123 Systems
A lithium producer
Ion batteries for electric vehicles disclose that it has made a breakthrough in battery chemistry, which will allow its batteries to be used in extreme high temperature or cold environments without expensive heating or cooling devices.
The company said that cells using the company's patented "nano-phosphate EXT" chemical lasted longer at very hot and cold temperatures.
The company said Tuesday it will start using the chemical to produce batteries in the first half of 2013.
The main customer of the new battery may be start-
Stop the batteries on cars and trucks that are expected to be dispersed on vehicles as a way to save fuel and use in the telecom industry.
The company provides details of this progress as it is trying to regain its footing from a costly recall that endangers its operations.
A123 is in financial trouble due to its dual combination of recall, manufacturing process defects and slow plug absorption
Electric cars.
Advances in technology can help A123 stand out from the fast-growing competition
Growing emerging markets
Parking system on the vehicle.
When the car turns off the engine while parking and then restarts while the car is driving, the battery keeps the vehicle system running.
The resistor can make it last longer and it's easier to pack under the hood, Vieau said.