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Penn State researchers developing methods to prolong operating life of valve regulated lead-acid batteries; electric locomotive as example

Green Car Congress

A team of Penn State researchers is developing more cost-effective ways to prolong the life of valve regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries, such as those applied in Norfolk Southern Railway No. In this paper, the cell voltage and pressure of new and dead VRLA batteries are monitored during testing to determine the cause of death of the cells.

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Okaya launched Freedum electric scooter priced  at Rs 69,900

Electric Vehicles India

The Okaya Freedum LA-2 electric scooter comes with the same 150kg BLDC hub motor producing 250W and gives a range of 50-60km per charge from its 48V, 28Ah with an Amaron Quanta VRLA (C20) battery pack. . The electric scooter features a 10-inch wheel with a telescopic fork up front and a mono-shock at the rear.

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