As if not to be left off the lithium-ion battery bandwagon, Chrysler has announced it will test a fleet of lithium-ion battery hybrid Sprinter vans, in both gasoline and diesel form, later this fall. This news comes on the heels of lithium-ion announcements from Toyota and GM.
The Sprinters’ lithium-ion batteries will be made by Johnson Controls-Saft, a joint venture between Johnson Controls and French battery maker Saft, and it will be their first real-world test. According to Automotive News, as many as 22 Sprinters will be tested in New York and California with an emphasis on safety as well as performance. JCS’s CEO Mary Ann Wright says “she’s confident that JCS’ battery technology is ready for real world driving conditions for safety and reliability.”
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