New battery technology coming soon...

[BrianG]

Personally, I like the square form factor. Makes it much easier to fit as much in a small area without wasted precious R/C real-estate.

I always thought the weakness of A123 cells was the shape and weight. Since they are inherently safe, the Al shell is really unneeded and could significantly lighten the package allowing more P cells for the same weight while improving current capability.

Since much focus is being put on improving hybrid performance and safety, I think most advances in battery tech will come from hybrids and then make their into R/C and other similar applications.

[zeropointbug]

Yeah, I agree Brian, at least they come in a prismatic form factor, they will save a lot of space compared to A123's.

But, who knows, the energy density might be a little greater than A123, but because of the efficiency, they will appear more energy dense. Next spring, when I start my electric motor bike conversion (1:1 scale we're talking), I hope that these will be available for it. I was planning on using A123 cells, but these looks even better for it!

Also, they say they use stacked plate design, instead of rolled; they claim it's more efficient, more robust, etc.

I am looking forward to hearing what they say Hickoryhead. I was going to email them myself, but yours will do...

[Hickoryhead]

Well I did get a reply saiying they recieved my email and would reply in a timly manner. I hope that wasn't short for "we lost your email and wont reply." Any news would be good news I guess. I am not sure if I have enough knowledge to understand everything they say so I will post what info I get. I grew up working for my Dad who manages for Interstate Batteries but this is a whole new ball game.

[zeropointbug]

Interstate batteries I purchased my 30 Optima Yellow Tops from Interstate batteries... check my sig. to see my conversion!

[Hickoryhead]

I hope thats enough batteries for you. WOW. I have never seen some one buy that many at one time. Hows the truck run?

[zeropointbug]

It's not running yet, I have had some major delays... I might have to move it inside before the snow flies (i like working outside)

It should be the equivalent to 150mpg (if you want to look at energy in gasoline), and will have roughly 115hp, but this is electric hp we are talking.

[Hickoryhead]

Originally Posted by zeropointbug

It's not running yet, I have had some major delays... I might have to move it inside before the snow flies (i like working outside)

It should be the equivalent to 150mpg (if you want to look at energy in gasoline), and will have roughly 115hp, but this is electric hp we are talking.

Zero, I don't want to change this thread but I want to hear about your truck more. I will open a thread about your truck in brushless.