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News Release from: Saft Batteries | Subject: Lithium-ion battery systems
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 14 March 2008
Airbus adopts Li-ion chemistry to start
Contract illustrates the successful adaptation of Saft's 10-plus years of research in advanced Li-ion battery technology for specific, demanding applications.
Airbus has chosen Saft lithium-ion battery systems as the starting and emergency power supply on the A350 aircraft After a co-operation on alkaline technologies since the origin of Airbus aircraft in the 1970s, Saft's technical expertise and battery performances in the new technology led to this selection, which will enlarge the portfolio of available technologies for a suitable adaptation to each programme
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 22 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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This will be the first programme in Airbus' history to use this new battery system.
This contract illustrates the successful adaptation of Saft's 10-plus years of research in advanced Li-ion battery technology for specific, demanding applications.
The battery system includes an integrated monitoring and charging system using proprietary Saft knowhow in the relevant electrochemistry algorithms This programme will generate around Eur 200 million of sales over the next 25 years.
"Saft is extremely pleased to be selected for this prestigious programme", says Saft Group CEO John Searle.
"We are very happy to continue working closely with Airbus for their high technology battery requirements". Request a free brochure from Saft Batteries ...
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