Contour Energy Systems (Formerly CFX Battery)
Unveils Go-to-Market Strategy, Launches New
Web Site & Announces Name Change
Next-Generation Battery Spinoff from CalTech & CNRS Awarded Two Technology Transfer Contracts from
NASA
27th INTERNATIONAL BATTERY SEMINAR & EXHIBIT
March 15, 2010 08:04 AM Eastern Daylight Time
AZUSA, Calif.--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Contour Energy Systems, an innovative portable power company
commercializing next-generation battery systems, is coming out of stealth mode to unveil its breakthrough
advancements in new fluorine-based battery chemistries, nanomaterials science and manufacturing processes that will
reshape portable power above and beyond competing lithium-ion systems. Formerly CFX Battery, the company is
also announcing a name change and launch of its new web site.
A spinoff of the collaboration between CalTech and CNRS, the French National Center for Scientific Research,
Contour Energy Systems is commercializing and licensing portions of its fast-growing IP portfolio. Contour’s
technology targets a wide range of portable power applications spanning the transportation, government and
defense, medical, industrial, portable electronics and specialty application markets. Amassing a portfolio of over 60
patented and patent-pending technologies, the company is commercializing advanced primary and next-generation
rechargeable battery systems in multiple form factors. The battery cells and battery packs being designed with
Contour’s innovative technology will achieve unprecedented levels of performance with higher power and energy
densities, extended service life, and uninterrupted operation under extreme temperature conditions.
“Contour Energy’s focus on and expertise in fluorine electrochemistry really distinguishes the company from other
battery companies,” said Sara Bradford, principal consultant, energy & power systems with Frost & Sullivan.
“Because fluorine has huge potential as an energy carrier when placed in an electrochemical system, Cont