Samsung unveils new electric car batteries for up to 600 km (430 miles) of range
“Earlier this year, Samsung unveiled its own ‘2170’ battery cell to compete with Tesla/Panasonic.
Now they are claiming that they can reach an impressive energy density by using those cells in new modules:
“Multifunctional battery pack” of Samsung SDI attracted the most attention. Its users can change the number of modules as they want as if they place books on a shelf. For example, if 20 modules are installed in a premium car, it can go 600 to 700 kilometers. If 10 to 12 modules are mounted on a regular sedan, it can run up to 300 kilometers. This pack is expected to catch the eyes of automakers, because they can design a car whose mileage may vary depending on how many modules of a single pack are installed…”
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https://electrek.co/2017/09/13/samsung-electric-car-batteries-range/amp/