Jiangsu Duke is developing Supercar branded electric sports cars under a new energy project authorized by the China Development and Reform Commission.

Advanced Battery Technologies (ABAT) chairman and CEO Zhiguo Fu said: "We are very pleased to announce this strategic partnership with Jiangsu Duke New Energy Automobile Company.

"The fact that Jiangsu Duke chose Advanced Battery Technologies to become its partner and will install our fast charging lithium batteries on all their electric cars further validates our superior battery technology.

"Our fast charging lithium battery is well recognized by the market and customers. We will continue to focus on developing new and innovative clean energy and environmentally friendly products for the industry."

ABAT manufactures rechargeable polymer lithium-ion batteries and related light electric vehicles. It has three manufacturing subsidiaries in Harbin, Wuxi and Dongguan, China.