Source: Monch
At Euronaval 2018 in Paris this week, thyssenkrupp Marine Systems will unveil the prototypes of a new lithium-ion battery system for submarines, which it has developed in collaboration with Saft: in an adapted form, the system could also be used for other maritime applications in future.
“The use of the new battery technology has enormous tactical advantages. We are entering a new era of submarine construction,” explained thyssenkrupp Marine Systems CEO, Dr. Rolf Wirtz. “[…] tests have been extremely successful so far. In the coming year, we want to have completed the sample inspections required for the approval.”
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