BMZ presents a nanophosphate lithium-ion rechargeable battery from the U.S. manufacturer A123Systems. The ANR26650M1 has a 10x life cycle vs. conventional lithium ion batteries. The battery has the ability to recharge to 90% of its capacity in five minutes. 3000 Watts per Kilogram guarantees performance in a small form factor. The cell, which uses a nanophosphate positive electrode (cathode), has a nominal capacity and voltage of 2.3 Ah, 3.3V. The internal impedance (1kHz AC) is 8 mΩ typical. Maximum continuous discharge is 70A and pulse discharge at 10 sec is 120A for each cell. With an operating temperature range of -30°C to +60°C, the ANR26650M1 allows for use in harsh environmental conditions. A123 nanophosphate lithium-ion high-performance cells do not use any toxic heavy metals and are therefore, in contrast to nickel cadmium cells, particularly environmentally friendly. Due to the use of thermally stable, non-combustible active materials, the ANR26650M1 cell offers a high level of safety, even without additional protection circuitry. This feature is a significant distinction compared with conventional cobalt-based lithium ion cells.