Saft VLP high power rechargeable lithium-ion (Li-ion) cells are ideally suited to a variety of high power applications.
The VLP range includes five cells in various sizes and capacities – VL6P (6 Ah), VL8P (8 Ah), VL30P (30 Ah), VL34P (34 Ah). They are supplied only as part of a fully integrated customised battery system.
System approach
To maximize performance and ensure total safety, Saft integrates individual Li-ion cells both mechanically and electrically into battery systems that are designed to the specific needs of each application. These battery systems incorporate electronics for the control and monitoring of performance, thermal and safety management.
Main applications
- underwater vehicles
- military electric and hybrid vehicles
- distributed power sources for new battleships
- directed energy devices
- UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle)
- launchers and other space vehicles
- high power UPS
- decentralised energy networks
- PV (photovoltaic) and other RES (Renewable Energy Systems)
Benefits
- very high power
- high energy density
- maintenance-free
- long cycle-life (over 1 million hybrid electric vehicle shallow cycles)
- projected 10 to 15 years service life