Exopack to Supply Battery on Electric Car

Published: March 03, 2008

MATTHEWS, NC | Exopack Advanced Coatings has been awarded the business to supply critical current collectors for batteries designed to power a 100% electric car now under development by a European partnership. The joint venture plans to produce and deliver 20,000 of the emissions-free vehicles to buyers in Europe, Japan, and the United States by 2012.

Exopack's LPM battery features an all-solid cell, free of any liquids that could lead to overheating or fire. The battery cell is encased in steel to protect against external puncture. The battery has a designed service life of more than 125,000 miles. The battery's high capacity will enable the electric car to accelerate from zero to 31 mph in under five seconds. Projected top speed for the new car is 81 mph. Full recharging of the new automotive battery will require five hours; a five-minute recharge can power the car for about 16 miles. See http://www.exopack.com.