Contour Energy's CFx Primary Cells Offer Longer Life & Lower Weight for Rugged, Battery-Powered Military Applications

AZUSA, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Contour Energy Systems, Inc., innovator of next-generation battery systems, highlights the application of its new Lithium/Carbon Fluoride (Li/CFx) primary batteries for government/defense applications with the publication of an informative Military Application Brief.

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In addition to a useful table comparing the performance characteristics of Contour's Li/CFx technology with other primary lithium battery chemistries, the Military App Brief highlights Contour's patented "Tunable Cathode" technology that allows the cell's fundamental properties to be fine-tuned for optimal energy and power density. Additionally, the company's proprietary Fluoronetic™ fabrication technique involves novel carbon precursors, including nanomaterials, as well as new manufacturing processes to achieve long shelf life and wide temperature operation.

Made in the U.S.A., Contour's Li/CFx cells and battery packs are especially well suited for military applications. The fact that CFx cells pack twice the energy density of other chemistries allows the weight of the battery packs to be almost halved. Alternatively, a Contour battery of equivalent size and weight can nearly double battery service life during the mission. Key military applications include: ground soldier ensembles, single-channel ground and airborne radio systems (SINCGARS), night vision devices, remote battlefield surveillance and imaging systems, GPS, ruggedized notebook computers and virtually any other rugged, battery-powered application.

The Military Application Brief and additional information are available at: http://www.contourenergy.com/news/application_briefs/MilAppBrief.pdf.   

About Contour Energy Systems
Contour Energy Systems, Inc., is an innovative portable power company commercializing customizable battery technologies for a wide range of cross-industry applications. Founded through the collaboration of Caltech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research, the company combines expertise in nanomaterials science, patented Fluorine-based battery chemistries and manufacturing processes to significantly advance the state of portable power. Headquartered in Azusa, California, privately held Contour Energy Systems is managed by a world-class team of battery industry leaders from Caltech, Honeywell, EaglePicher, General Electric, Hewlett-Packard and Sanyo.

Company Contact:
David Wood • Director, Business Development
Contour Energy Systems, Inc.
1300 W. Optical Drive, Suite 300
Azusa, CA 91702
Office: 626-610-0660, ext 361
[email protected]
www.contourenergy.com

Agency Contact:
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San Diego, CA 92111
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