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New high-capacity battery to boost electric car performance

A new high-capacity battery is being developed by Europe's largest independent lithium-ion battery systems supplier.

Axeon is looking into the system as a form of alternative car fuel for the electric Citroen C1 ev'ie.

Based in Dundee, the company will supply between 300 and 500 batteries in 12 months.

An "innovative battery design" will improve efficiency and give the car an extended range.

David Martell, chief executive of the Electric Car Corporation commented: "ECC is committed to stimulating the use of electric vehicles across the UK and we aim to supply our customers with high quality, comfortable, safe and reliable vehicles. We are excited to see how the new Axeon battery performs and believe it will help improve the already class-leading C1 ev'ie."

Currently, the Citroen C1 ev'ie has a range of over 60 mile and a top speed of 60 mph.

The vehicle has received praise with Car magazine calling it the "electric car class leader" while Autocar described the vehicle as "the first 'respectable' electric city car on the British market".

Posted by Emily Thomas

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