"Eric Greenwell" wrote in message
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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.

Yeah, price is still the showstopper.

However, if these are going to be used in electric cars, the price has to
come WAY down - maybe below lead acid. Several interested parties have said
the manufacturing process scales well so there are large economies of scale.
Maybe next year.

In the meantime, the DeWalt 36 volt 10 cell power packs can bought for about
$150 a pair on eBay.

Bill D