New developments in the Electric Fuel Ltd zinc air system

Electric Fuel Ltd. is engaged in the design, development and commercializat ion of its proprietary zinc/air battery technology for electric vehicles, c onsumer electronic products and defence applications. To meet the challengi ng requirements for propelling an all-electric bus, the Vehicle Division so ught a unique solution: an all electric battery-battery hybrid propulsion s ystem. The high energy zinc/air battery is coupled with a high-power auxili ary battery. The combined system offers zero emission, high power and long range in an economically viable package. The consumer battery group has dev eloped a high power primary zinc/air cell aimed at cellular phone users, of fering extended use, convenience and low cost. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S. A, All rights reserved.