Has anyone checked out this new battery technology, its a foam microcell technology that is suppose to give longer battery life and lighten up the weight.
Here is the link to their site. http://www.fireflyenergy.com/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1
Ross
Several of us have been following this development quite closely. It shows promise for the future.
For the immediate present, however, it's not particularly useful:
- AFAIK, they are behind schedule and the first product is not yet shipping.
- The only size initially available will be BCI gp 31.
- The initial product is a starting battery ("hybrid" or "marine" type), rather than traction or true deep cycle.
Assuming it works, long-term, as planned, this product will be a good way to save some weight. In our case, with nearly 1,200 lbs of batteries, we could save a good 400-500 lbs, if they release a product with deep-cycle capability in the 8D footprint.
No real data yet on extending the cycle life.
FWIW.
-Sean
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