The lithium-ion batteries developed especially for electric vehicles are designed to extend cruising distance. Battery capacity has doubled and energy efficiency is improved by better response to regenerative braking.
Features
- High capacity / Compact
The new lithium-ion battery has twice the energy density of conventional batteries*. This doubles the vehicle's cruising distance under comparable conditions. The thinner laminated structure allows higher layout flexibility.
- * Comparison with battery for the Hypermini (released in February 2000)
- High output
The battery realizes 50% higher power output compared to conventional batteries, offering powerful acceleration and quicker regeneration to conserve energy consumption.
System Configuration
To increase energy capacity, the anode material is coated thicker and uses higher energy density material. To increase power output, a conductive passage has been designed in the electrode to reduce internal resistance.
- Anode material has been changed to higher capacity material to increase electron capacity.
- The electrode material is coated thicker to increase electron capacity.
- To increase power output, a conductive passage has been designed in the electrode to reduce internal resistance.
