22/02/2010

Boston Power interested in battery vehicle tech

Boston-Power Inc., a Westborough company focused on lithium-ion batteries, said that Robert C. Purcell Jr. has joined its board of directors.Purcell is a former executive with General Motors, and from 1994 to 2002, he led the GM Advanced Technology Vehicles Group.

Boston-Power, which develops batteries for laptop computers, sees opportunities in battery-powered vehicles.
"Working closely with Boston-Power's executive team and fellow board members, Purcell is applying his expertise in battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles to help drive the deployment of Boston-Power's batteries throughout the transportation sector," Boston-Power said in a press release.


Source : The Boston Globe, February 22nd, 2010

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