GM awards hybrid battery contracts

GM has awarded contracts to Johnson Controls-Saft Advanced Power Solutions LLC and Cobasys to develop batteries for hybrid cars. In particular, according to the DetroitNews, the contracts are focused on developing batteries for plug-in hybrid vehicles. "Their challenge will be to create a battery that can recharge quickly, last long stretches of time and not overheat, while being small and cost-effective to sell on the mass market."