Dow Kokam to supply batteries to France's LUMENEO

In conjunction with the Paris Motor Show, Dow Kokam announces its agreement to supply advanced lithium-ion battery systems to the French electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer LUMENEO to power the NEOMA EV.
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The innovative all-electric ultra-compact car can seat four passengers in a vehicle that is only 2.69 m long. Dow Kokam is supplying its XSYST™ 7 kWh lithium-ion energy system, featuring water thermal management, which increases vehicle range in winter and improves battery lifetime and safety. LUMENEO worked closely with Dow Kokam to incorporate this advanced battery solution in the new, flexible NEOMA vehicle.

“We are excited to partner with LUMENEO to produce an innovative electric vehicle that offers a real and viable option for ultra-compact EV driving with a convenient and capable ride,” said Jean-Francois Herchin, Vice President of Dow Kokam. “Dow Kokam’s revolutionary energy storage technology provides the right combination of energy density and size to meet the custom needs of the streamlined and sleek NEOMA.”

Each NEOMA will feature two Dow Kokam XSYST™ 7 kWh batteries, for a 14 kWh system that gives each vehicle up to 140 kilometers of electric-only range, and requires only four hours to recharge. Dow Kokam’s superior battery system, coupled with LUMENEO’s electric motor, provide highly efficient performance, and can reach speeds of up to 110 km/h. The NEOMA is ideal for routine urban driving, and its all-electric system means the NEOMA generates no CO2 emissions, smoke or noise when it is running; greatly improving the driving experience.

Dow Kokam is majority owned by the Dow Chemical Co. The Midland Battery Park, Midland, Michigan, U.S.A., is designed to manufacture Dow Kokam large format battery cells for global supply. [/body]