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Electrochem's battery technologies have been chosen to power satellite tracking technology for the racing teams in the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. The manufacturer of the tracking device, IonEarth LLC., selected Electrochem under a 10-year agreement with Iditarod to ensure power to the bi-directional GPS tracking devices which will permit organizers, volunteers, media and fans to follow the movement of equipped mushers in real-time throughout the race.

Electrochem's BCX C-size battery solution is expected to perform in some of the most brutal conditions on earth, including a course which weaves through woodlands, rivers, mountains, tundra and coast, in temperatures down to -50°F and severe winds and snow. The race course from Anchorage to Nome covers 1,150 miles in 10-17 days and as such is tagged the "Last Great Race on Earth".

"Electrochem's high performance lithium batteries were especially chosen for their extended operation in very cold weather," said Jerry Miller of IonEarth. "The devices will transmit critical information including position, speed, heading, altitude and temperature through the Iridium satellite network to a central server every 15 minutes. The battery's well-known quality and reliability makes certain this operation takes place."

You can log onto the Iditarod website to view location and details for each musher superimposed on a 3D terrain map of the trail.

"The battery solution from Electrochem is a critical component of this system for Iditarod," said Stan Hooley, Executive Director of the Iditarod Trail Committee. "This will be the first time we have deployed satellite tracking devices and Electrochem is the battery of choice trusted to power them. Electrochem‟s product performance in the harsh Alaskan conditions truly exemplifies the "Iditarod-Tested, Iditarod-Tough‟ tagline."

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