Chevy Volt battery technology starts volume productuion Fall 2008

CmicasatheGreat · 03-17-2008, 01:47 PM

Continental plans Li-Ion battery production

Mar 13, 2008 3:24 PM

Continental Automotive Systems plans to begin volume production of a high-performance lithium-ion battery for hybrid vehicles at the end of this year. The battery will be used in the Mercedes S 400 BlueHYBRID, for which Continental also supplies the inverter and the DC/DC converter.
The inverter controls the flow of energy between the electric motor and the hybrid battery. The DC/DC converter is the link between the hybrid battery and the vehicle’s standard electric system. It eliminates the need for a conventional generator.
“In the next few years we will be launching production of further lithium-ion energy storage devices for mild- and full-hybrid and electric-powered vehicles,” said Continental executive board member Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann.

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jkennedy293 · 03-17-2008, 02:00 PM

I guess this means NiMh will be going the way of NiCad.

MechEng · 03-17-2008, 03:29 PM

As far as I know Continental and A123 will also be making the battery for the Vue plugin shortly (probably similar time frame).

CmicasatheGreat · 03-17-2008, 05:17 PM

It would be NICE if Chevy launched the Volt in Spring 2009... That would completely clear up any questions about vaporware

KIDDIESEL79 · 03-17-2008, 06:57 PM

BlueHYBRID...now thats a great idea. I keep bringing up the Opel diesel/hybrid from a few years ago. I don't know why there isn't more effort put into that technology.

Buick City · 03-17-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KIDDIESEL79

BlueHYBRID...now thats a great idea. I keep bringing up the Opel diesel/hybrid from a few years ago. I don't know why there isn't more effort put into that technology.

Same here, to me it makes sense to put a hybrid platform on a small, diesel vehicle that already gets decent mileage. This would produce the ultimate in fuel economy. I know plenty of people who would buy a car based on that alone. Its nice to have the best fuel economy in a vehicles class, but why not deliver a vehicle that simply gets the BEST OVERALL fuel economy. I see a diesel/electric hybrid, similar to the volt as the best and most economical way to pursue that. As for me, I drive my '63 Buick as my daily in the summer, so mpg isn't quite at the top of my list

, but i would like to get into a Volt as my commuter in the next couple years.

AndrewGS · 03-17-2008, 08:53 PM

Can't wait for the plug-ins!

WishIhadatruck · 03-17-2008, 09:03 PM

Wow, a Bluehybrid would be awsome. Mercedes v6 diesel is very efficient, combined with a 2-mode system it would be killer.

I hope this means the Volt will be on track!

BrickTamland · 03-17-2008, 09:46 PM

Wow, they're not wasting any time! That was quick.

ohmywrd8 · 03-17-2008, 10:51 PM

Yay! Plug it in plug it in

johnny smallblock · 03-18-2008, 01:52 PM

I wonder if they're already working on the intro commercials. I'm sure there's the perfect theme song out there...

maybe AC/DC's High Voltage?

Wolfman01 · 03-20-2008, 03:56 PM

Speaking of these cars, I was watching a vieo clip on Jay Leno's Garage the other night. He was talking about his old 1909 Baker electric. It took him all of 1 second to unplug the car from the charger, and be ready to drive off. I'd LOVE to have a viable EV to drive to and from work.

maxaccel · 03-20-2008, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KIDDIESEL79

BlueHYBRID...now thats a great idea. I keep bringing up the Opel diesel/hybrid from a few years ago. I don't know why there isn't more effort put into that technology.

b/c then people could burn Used veggie oil,
which can be had for free from any restaurant and Oil companies couldnt sell you any dino diesel,and consequently lose millions of $$ in profits!
mind you,many people do this already

http://journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_make.html

http://www.goldenfuelsystems.com/

03-17-2008, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
CmicasatheGreat Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,460	Chevy Volt battery technology starts volume productuion Fall 2008 Continental plans Li-Ion battery production Mar 13, 2008 3:24 PM Continental Automotive Systems plans to begin volume production of a high-performance lithium-ion battery for hybrid vehicles at the end of this year. The battery will be used in the Mercedes S 400 BlueHYBRID, for which Continental also supplies the inverter and the DC/DC converter. The inverter controls the flow of energy between the electric motor and the hybrid battery. The DC/DC converter is the link between the hybrid battery and the vehicle’s standard electric system. It eliminates the need for a conventional generator. “In the next few years we will be launching production of further lithium-ion energy storage devices for mild- and full-hybrid and electric-powered vehicles,” said Continental executive board member Dr. Karl-Thomas Neumann. MORE AT LINK: http://autoelectronics.com/news/cont...313/index.html

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jkennedy293 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Holly Springs, NC Drives: '03 Cavalier Posts: 2,371	Re: Chevy Volt battery technology starts volume productuion Fall 2008 I guess this means NiMh will be going the way of NiCad.

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MechEng 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Drives: 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt LT 2.2L I4 Posts: 896	Re: Chevy Volt battery technology starts volume productuion Fall 2008 As far as I know Continental and A123 will also be making the battery for the Vue plugin shortly (probably similar time frame). __________________

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CmicasatheGreat Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,460	Re: Chevy Volt battery technology starts volume productuion Fall 2008 It would be NICE if Chevy launched the Volt in Spring 2009... That would completely clear up any questions about vaporware

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KIDDIESEL79 2.8 Liter Turbocharged V6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 804	Re: Chevy Volt battery technology starts volume productuion Fall 2008 BlueHYBRID...now thats a great idea. I keep bringing up the Opel diesel/hybrid from a few years ago. I don't know why there isn't more effort put into that technology.

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AndrewGS 6.2 Liter LS9 Supercharged V8 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Spring, TX, MX (Houston) Drives: Clunker Posts: 8,439	Re: Chevy Volt battery technology starts volume productuion Fall 2008 Can't wait for the plug-ins! __________________ Andrew - MySpace - Flickr - KD5FHW 1995 Buick Roadmaster Limited - They'll pry this "clunker" from my cold, dead hands! 2005 Chevrolet Silverado C1500 LS ♫ *Listen to the death march... whoo-hoo... of America!* ♫ *- Bearing the General Motors Mark of Excellence*

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ohmywrd8 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago suburbs Drives: 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit Posts: 677	Re: Chevy Volt battery technology starts volume productuion Fall 2008 Yay! Plug it in plug it in

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Wolfman01 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Paradise, TX Drives: 2003 Chevy S-10 2008 Chevy Impala Posts: 1,783	Re: Chevy Volt battery technology starts volume productuion Fall 2008 Speaking of these cars, I was watching a vieo clip on Jay Leno's Garage the other night. He was talking about his old 1909 Baker electric. It took him all of 1 second to unplug the car from the charger, and be ready to drive off. I'd LOVE to have a viable EV to drive to and from work. __________________ 1999 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am WS6 (151k) - The beast 2006 Isuzu I-280 (84k) - Colyanzu 2009 Chevy HHR LS (3k) - The "van"

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