LTC Showcased at Frankfurt International Auto Show

At the Frankfurt International Auto Show, Lithium Technology Corp. (LTC) of Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, showcased a Toyota Prius converted to a plug-in hybrid vehicle. Retrofitted with LTC’s lithium ion iron phosphate battery technology, the demonstration vehicle can achieve over 125mpg.

The 7kWh battery is comprised of 63 iron phosphate cells. This large energy content results in a 30-mile electric driving range and exceptionally low gas consumption in a mixed electric and hybrid mode. LTC’s large format technology allows for more reliable battery systems with a significantly lower number of cells. The battery management system is more precise by monitoring fewer cells, keeping them in balance for best performance and preventing battery damage due to over voltage, under voltage, over temperature and short circuit.