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Listing of all 23 news releases from Saft Batteries:
Batteries provide power for space station link
User application article Saft primary lithium and Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries provide power to the Jules Verne automated transfer vehicle, which has successfully docked with the International Space Station. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries ( 4 April 2008)
Airbus adopts Li-ion chemistry to start
User application article Contract illustrates the successful adaptation of Saft's 10-plus years of research in advanced Li-ion battery technology for specific, demanding applications. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (14 March 2008)
Batteries chosen for vehicle prototypes
SAIC's demonstration fleet is helping to usher in a new age of extremely fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly, urban transportation in the People's Republic of China. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (16 January 2008)
Hybrid battery helps cut vehicle emissions
User application article Chery Automobile has chosen nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries from Johnson Controls-Saft for its latest vehicle. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (16 January 2008)
Electric vans make deliveries in the US
User application article The Dodge Sprinter is an ideal vehicle to carry a large battery pack and still have ample room readily accessible for use as a delivery vehicle. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (29 August 2007)
High-power batteries suit defence applications
Saft's VL6A is a high-power cell designed for civil applications that require peak power, such as windmill blade pitch control. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries ( 7 August 2007)
Batteries power underwater vehicle
A new Li-ion battery system will provide the Redermor experimental underwater vehicle with up to five hours of autonomous power for its electric thrusters and onboard electronics. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (26 April 2007)
Batteries back up Parisian tram systems
User application article The new Paris tram is equipped with nickel-cadmium batteries optimised for reduced maintenance. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (19 December 2006)
Industrial battery plant expands after 100 years
Saft has celebrated the 100th anniversary of its nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery plant in Oskarshamn, in the south of Sweden, with the official opening of a new high-technology production line. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (27 November 2006)
Battery modules to power hybrid military vehicles
Saft has been awarded a $2 million contract to design and supply lithium-ion battery modules for hybrid-electric future combat system manned ground vehicles. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (25 May 2006)
Joint venture to supply electric vehicle batteries
Johnson Controls and Saft Batteries launch joint venture to supply advanced-technology batteries for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (24 January 2006)
Li-ion batteries power US Army's weapon systems
Saft has delivered its 300th advanced lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack to provide battlefield power for US Army weapon systems. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries ( 2 November 2005)
Cylindrical cells boast robust performance
Saft is now able to offer its specialised, super robust LSH 20 HTS lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) cylindrical D-size cells to general customers. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (17 October 2005)
Novel batteries prove their worth in space
User application article Saft has signed a contract with Eads Space Transportation to provide all the in-flight battery systems for the next 30 Ariane 5 launch vehicles. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (12 September 2005)
Airbus specifies batteries for transport aircraft
The new Airbus A400M tactical transport turboprop aircraft will use Saft ULM rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries to provide onboard power for engine starting and electrical systems backup. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (13 June 2005)
Batteries bound for space duties
Saft has signed a contract to develop and manufacture batteries to power the ATV, an EADS Space Transportation designed spacecraft, up to 2011. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (25 May 2005)
Lithium-ion cell finds new markets
Saft is launching a high-performance version of its Li-ion MP 176065 cell targeted at markets including military, medical, communications, instrumentation and tracking applications. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (23 November 2004)
New battery plant to answer Chinese demand
Saft is to reinforce its international presence with the opening of a new plant in China, to meet increasing local demand. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (11 October 2004)
Giant battery store comes online
Golden Valley Electrical Association in Fairbanks, Alaska has energised a new US $30-million battery energy storage system. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries ( 2 September 2003)
Extensive claims for new battery website
Saft has just gone live with its unique, completely redesigned website, and claims it features the most extensive and up-to-date information in the industry. Brochure available
News from Saft Batteries (19 March 2003)
Batteries back up remote telecomms repeater
Saft's lithium powers Hubble servicing
Hawker Eternacell acquired and UK sites merged
