Lithium Technology Corp. powers Nurburgring 24 HEV

摘要

Heinz-Harald Frentzen, ex-Formula One racer and champion, and Gumpert Sportwagenmanufaktur GmbH entered a hybrid electric version of the Apollo into this year's Nurburgring 24 hour race. The vehicle was powered by a Lithium Technology Corp. lithium-ion battery and was piloted by Dirk Muller and Frentzen. LTC CEP Klaus Brandt says, "LTC believes that racing plays a significant role in pioneering the use of new technologies, such as lithium ion batteries, and offers the opportunity for us to demonstrate the performance of our batteries under extreme conditions while exhibiting the benefits and usability of our products to traditional car manufacturers." The hybrid Apollo uses a 3.3 liter V8 bi-turbo petrol mill with a 100kW electric motor.