Development of Li-ion Batteries for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles by HITACHI
On expanding the battery system business with an aim toward its industrial applications, Hitachi and Hitachi Vehicle Energy Ltd made an announcement on development of lithium-ion batteries for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. The plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have two running modes, namely an EV (Electric Vehicle) mode where the vehicle runs solely on a motor and an HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) mode where the vehicle is operated by both the engine and the motor offering a dramatic improvement on gas mileage and reduction on exhaust emission. Read more
