Thursday, March 06, 2008
Daimler claims technology breakthrough
Daimler has announced a breakthrough in battery technology, claiming it is the world’s first manufacturer to adapt lithium-ion technology to the requirements of automotive applications.
This type of battery, which until now has been used primarily in consumer electronics, will be used in the series-production S 400 BlueHYBRID at the start of next year.
Dr Thomas Weber, Daimler’s head of group research and Mercedes-Benz Cars development said: “What we have here is a groundbreaking key technology that is going to be a decisive factor for the future success of the automotive industry.
DATED: 06.03.08
FEED: MT
