NOVELTY - The module (20) has an interconnection component (30) electrically connecting positive and negative cell-contacts (26, 28). The interconnection component comprises a non-conductive substrate (32) supporting connectors (36), and defines two slots (42, 44) arranged adjacent to each other on opposing sides of each connector, where the substrate consists of stiffening elements. One of the positive or negative cell contacts extends through each slot, and is formed into a parallel relationship relative to each connector. Mounting mechanisms (58) connect the cell contacts with one of the connectors.    USE - Prismatic stack-type lithium-ion polymer battery module for forming a battery pack to hold a battery e.g. non-rechargeable and rechargeable battery such as nickel cadmium battery, nickel-metal hydride battery, lithium ion battery and lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery, utilized for providing electric voltage to an automotive application such as hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). Can also be used for an alkaline battery, a voltaic pile battery and a lead-acid battery for household tools or commercial tools, motor homes and electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate is provided with stiffening elements, so that bending and/or flexure of the substrate can be prevented. The mounting mechanisms connect the positive- and negative cell contacts with the connector, so that a need of additional mounting mechanisms for connecting the connectors can be minimized, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the battery module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mounting mechanism is designed as a mechanical fastener such as rivet, screw, bolt and clip. The battery module has electrochemical battery cells designed as lithium ion, lithium ion polymer, lithium iron phosphate, lithium vanadium pentoxide, lithium copper chloride, lithium manganese dioxide, lithium sulfur, lithium titanate, nickel metal hydride, nickel cadmium, nickel hydrogen, nickel iron, sodium sulfur, vanadium redox and lead acid battery cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a portion of a battery module in a partial section with electrochemical battery cells that are coupled to a connector.    Prismatic stack-type lithium-ion polymer battery module (20)    Positive cell contacts (26)    Negative cell contacts (28)    Interconnection component (30)    Non-conductive substrate (32)    Connectors (36)    Slots (42, 44)    Mounting mechanisms (58)