Samsung SDI Unveils Innovative Battery Products at Detroit Motor Show “The Future of Electric Vehicles Starts Today”
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Displays cells, modules and battery packs using highly efficient,
leading-edge material that can help popularize electric vehicles -
Introduces new materials technology as well as various cells, modules
and battery packs - Increases EV design flexibility with tailored products
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Exhibits Multi-Functional Module Battery Packs, Low Height Cells,
21700 Cylindrical Battery Cells
SEOUL, South Korea & DETROIT–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#21700standardcylindricalbattery—Samsung
SDI (President: Jun Young-hyun) (KRX:006400) announced that it has
exhibited a brand new fast-charging, high-capacity battery material as
well as cutting-edge battery products for electric vehicles at the 2018
North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), which opened at Cobo
Center in Detroit on Monday, January 15 (local time).
The concept of SDI’s exhibition at the 2018 Detroit Motor Show is
“Future Starts Today,” which means that the future of electric vehicles
operating on the same level as internal combustion engine vehicles
starts today. The exhibition covers three themes – “Extend Your
Journey,” “Redefine Your Design” and “Enjoy Your Ride.”
Samsung
SDI is capable of unparalleled product competitiveness with a lineup
of various battery cells for electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid
electric vehicles (PHEVs) which come in 37, 50, 60 and 94 ampere hour
capacities. The lineup is highlighted by battery cells with energy
densities high enough to propel EVs as far as 600 kilometers after just
a 20-minute charge. Also Exhibited will be modules and packs utilizing
these innovative battery cells demonstrating Samsung SDI’s capabilities
as total solution provider. In addition SDI will highlight the recently
introduced battery technology of “graphene balls,” a unique material
that enables a 45 percent increase in capacity and five times faster
charging speed. SDI will also be showing their latest effort with
“solid-state batteries,” a technology which has improved both the
capacity and safety of SDI’s batteries. The development of “graphene
balls” by a team of researchers at the Samsung Advanced Institute and
Technology was covered in the November 2017 edition of the science
journal Nature Communications.
Samsung
SDI also showcased various battery products, which will draw
interest from automakers that want EV batteries tailored to their
specific needs.
Multi-Functional Module Battery Packs of Samsung SDI allow users to
adjust the number of modules to capacities they need and thus to
diversify driving distances capabilities. These packs are expected to
catch the eyes of automakers that want to make vehicles with different
ranges by using a single pack as the foundation for an entire vehicle
platform.
Another groundbreaking Samsung SDI product exhibited at the show is the
“Low Height Cell.” This is a cell whose height has been reduced by more
than 20 percent from existing cells. By using this cell design the
automotive companies can increase the interior space of an EV and
increase design flexibility for the vehicle overall.
Samsung SDI also displayed cells and modules based on the new 21700
standard cylindrical battery. A ‘21700’ battery is 21 millimeters in
diameter and 70 millimeters in height with capacity that is 50 percent
larger than 18650 battery technology. Its size is optimal for maximizing
power output as well as battery life. A 21700 battery has come into the
spotlight as the next-generation standard for applications in Energy
Storage Systems (ESS), electric power tools and electric vehicles.
“We will lead the popularization of electric vehicles by developing
products based on cutting-edge technology which will in an optimum
manner meet the needs of our customers and the market,” Jeong Seh-woong,
executive vice president of automotive business and ESS business of
Samsung SDI, said. “We will continue to lead global market as the
world’s top technology company providing total solutions for EV battery
applications.”
Contacts
SAMSUNG SDI
JUN BUM KIM, +82. 2. 2255. 2664
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