The Hybrid Revolution Demands Better Batteries

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are winning converts with their lower emissions and fuel consumption. Manufacturers are designing HEVs and plug-in HEVs that require more powerful, more durable, and cost-effective batteries than those available today.

Imara advanced lithium-ion batteries meet tomorrow’s HEV demands for exceptional cycle life, higher charge and discharge rates, and higher energy density. Their extended lifecycle means they’re more cost effective over years of service.

What’s more, Imara provides an eco-friendly answer to the question: where on earth are all those batteries going to come from? If HEVs make up just a fraction of the vehicles manufactured over the decade to come, demand for high-quality li-ion batteries will far outstrip present supply—in Asia as well as the West.

To meet that demand, Imara is exploring plans for mass production of HEV batteries close to automotive assembly plants—so manufacturers can shorten supply chains, reduce transportation costs and environmental impacts, avoid the growing pitfalls of offshore sourcing, and rely on locally-made quality and reliability.