XALT’s Lithium-Ion Power Cells Provide Maximum Torque to Ford Motor Co.’s New Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 E-Dragster

Midland, Mich. (USA), Sept. 3, 2020. As Ford Motor’s Company’s’ one-off Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 factory drag racer makes its high-speed, public debut at the 65th annual DENSO Spark Plugs NHRA U.S. Nationals this weekend at Indianapolis Raceway Park, it will be powered by XALT Energy’s high-power, lithium-ion cells. XALT Energy, a brand of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies, is a Midland, Mich.-based global developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion technology solutions.

The battery-powered Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype is purpose-built and projected to deliver more than 1,400 horsepower and more than 1,100 ft.-lbs. of instant torque to demonstrate the capabilities of an electric powertrain in one of the most demanding race environments. While typical passenger cars are equipped with lithium-ion batteries that absorb and expel electricity at lower C-rates, this Mustang was adapted to use XALT Energy’s lithium-ion power cells that can charge and discharge current at such extreme rates that the racer is projected to smash the quarter-mile in the low-8-second range at more than 170 mph.

“Although our high-power cells have much more power than is required for passenger vehicles, specialty applications like electric mining vehicles, electric ferries and electric racing vehicles, where high charge and discharge rates and long life cycles are essential, are an excellent fit for XALT’s advanced cell technology,” said Lisa McKenzie, Senior Vice President, Cell Technology at XALT Energy. “In this case, XALT power cells will provide the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 with maximum discharge power at the start of the race to provide that 1,100 ft.-lbs. of instant torque. When the car hits the track, we will be cheering for a record run.”

A leader of advanced lithium-ion energy storage technologies, XALT manufactures cells and complete battery systems that are typically found in electric transit buses, electric motor coaches, electric school buses, electric MHD trucks, electric and hybrid ships and electric construction and mining equipment. XALT also has a history in racing, having been the cell provider for the first four seasons of the Formula E series.

The company’s world-class research and development facilities are equipped to develop, test and bring new materials and next-generation lithium-ion technology to market quickly.

According to Ford, to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the project, Ford Performance has teamed up with several capable and specialized suppliers:

  • MLe Racecars – Vehicle builder, designer, integrator and tuner
  • Watson Engineering – Chassis support and development, roll cage builder
  • AEM EV – Software and motor calibration and controls
  • Cascadia – Inverter and Motor supplier

About XALT Energy
XALT Energy has been an innovator and leader of advanced lithium-ion energy storage technologies since 1998. The company’s research and development capabilities and fully-integrated and automated manufacturing processes guarantee premium battery system product quality across multiple industry sectors. XALT Energy can handle any energy storage requirement anywhere in the world. XALT Energy is helping the world meet the need for clean transportation technology in the marine, rail, commercial transportation and other sectors. The company’s advanced lithium-ion technologies and products are a clear and proven choice among manufacturing customers. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is majority owner of XALT Energy and the XALT brands.

For more information, visit: https://www.xaltenergy.com

About Freudenberg Sealing Technologies
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is a longstanding technology expert and market leader for sophisticated and novel applications in sealing technology and electric mobility solutions worldwide. With its unique materials and technology expertise, the company is a proven supplier for demanding products and applications, as well as a development and service partner to customers in the automotive industries and in general industries. In 2019, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies generated sales of about €2.2 billion and employed approximately 14,000 people. More information at www.fst.com

The company is part of the global Freudenberg Group which has four business areas: Seals and Vibration Control Technology, Nonwovens and Filtration, Household Products as well as Specialties and Others. In 2019, the Group generated sales of approximately 9.5 billion and employed more than 50,000 associates in around 60 countries. More information is available at www.freudenberg.com.

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