12V Lithium Ion Starter Battery

12V Engine Start Battery: A123’s Nanophosphate EXT™ lithium ion 12V starter battery sets a new performance standard for micro-hybrid vehicle applications by delivering a significant increase in cycle life, charge acceptance and a 50% weight reduction as compared to lead acid batteries. A123’s advanced chemistry and system design now offers excellent cold temperature performance that is on-par with lead acid, eliminating lead acid’s last remaining performance advantage over lithium ion for starter battery applications.

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Primary Applications:

• Standard lead acid replacement for all vehicle types
• Enables mild hybridization for start-stop and micro hybrid battery systems
• Optimized 12V power net system for improved fuel economy (disable alternator under certain conditions)

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Key Benefits over Lead Acid:

• Extensive Cycle Life: More than 4X longer life than lead acid provides lower total cost of ownership
• Dynamic Charge Acceptance: Accepts high rates of charge and captures more energy from regenerative braking for improved fuel economy
• Lighter Weight: up to 60% lighter than comparable lead acid batteries
• Cold Temperature Performance: Excellent cold crack performance - on par with lead acid
• Reliability: Real-time data and diagnostics protect the battery and prevent premautre failures, reducing service and warrantly costs