Thurso specialist battery manufacturer AMTE Power plc has been confirmed as a partner in a new UK Government funded project to develop ultra-fast charging systems for electric vehicles.
Currently the best-in-class charging systems take approximately 22 minutes for a 10-80 per cent charge for a 280-mile range. The UK Government Celeritas project is aiming to deliver an 80 per cent charge in just 12 minutes. Reducing charge times has been identified as key to accelerating the widespread switch by consumers to electric vehicles.
The project will be part funded by the UK Government through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APCUK).
AMTE Power plc (LON:AMTE) is a recognised brand in the production of high-quality lithium-ion batteries across a range of markets including automotive, aerospace, defence, oil & gas and energy storage.