Sanyo and Suzuki join in Lithium-ion Batteries for Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Sanyo Electric company announced an join agreement with Suzuki Motor to supply lithium-ion battery systems for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) - "Swift Plug-in Hybrid". Suzuki has already announced its intention to start manufacturing the vehicles.The "Swift Plug-in Hybrid" will serve as a model supported by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. The new model will serve