On Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:49:57 -0700, Glidingstuff wrote:

Does anybody have recent figures for best-of-breed Li-ion or similar
batteries?

From what I gather from the translation is the pod is a self contained
generator powered by a small gas engine. Complete with fuel tank. It
plugs into the glider system and is used to provide a constant charge to
keep the main batteries topped up. While soaring I assume it would be
turned off and only run when needed. Maybe some solar panels on top of
the fuse as well.


That makes a lot of sense and also explains what looks like fairly large
intake and exhaust holes at each end of the pod.


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