GS Yuasa Lithium Power announces a Cooperative Research And Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army TARDEC.
November 7, 2007
Alpharetta, GA- November 7, 2007 - GS Yuasa Lithium Power (GYLP) today announced a Cooperative Research And Development Agreement with TARDEC for the evaluation of Li ion technology for use in the next generation ground vehicles.
GYLP is providing Li ion cells for evaluation by TARDEC in an effort to meet the power requirements for future hybrid electric vehicle platforms for the Army.  The GS Yuasa Li ion Technology is expected to demonstrate performance among the highest safety characteristics of Lithium ion chemistry providing high energy and power density.
TARDEC develops and integrates the right technology solutions to improve the effectiveness of the current force and realize the superior capability of the future force in order to facilitate Army transformation.
“We are pleased to participate in this important development opportunity.  GS Yuasa is continuing to advance its capabilities in Li ion Technology performance for Military HEV applications”, said Jeff Cason, V.P. of Sales – GS Yuasa Lithium Power.
About GS Yuasa Lithium Power (www.gsyuasa-lp.com):
GS Yuasa Lithium Power is an American subsidiary of GS Yuasa Corporation.  We are focused on the development of complete Li ion energy solution for clients within the Western Hemisphere.
About GS Yuasa Corporation:
GS Yuasa Corporation is the leading Japanese producer of batteries and energy storage technologies and second largest lead acid battery manufacturer in the world with annual revenues of $2.1 billion.

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