Bill Daniels wrote:

The other cell is for electric vehicles at 10AH. Most gliders would only
need 4 cells in series.
Where can I get datasheets, and are there any sources for the 10 AH cells?
I'm intrigued by the low temperature performance and the engery density.
Even though I have plenty of capacity in my glider. these features would
be an aid in winter wave flying, and unassisted safaris.

Google didn't turn up the A123 cell but the 10 AH cell specification seems
to be converging around a standard for electric vehicle use.

See: http://www.lifebatt.com/?gclid=COakj...FRI0awodDGUYeQ

Yikes! To replace one of my $45, 18 AH batteries would cost about
$600-$900, depending on how I did it. Since my needs aren't very
demanding, I'll wait till the price comes down some more. At this time,
Strobl solar panels for the same money would be a better choice for me.
STill, a pilot with real weight, space, and temperature issues should
find them interesting, despite the cost. I am glad to see safer Li cells
appearing.

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