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Measuring State-of-Charge on Lead Acid Batteries

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Since I'm still waiting on parts from ElectroAuto, I decided to take the plunge and do some extensive research on Lead-Acid battery technology. Given that I'm using lead-acid technology, one of the big challenges is knowing just how much charge is left in the batteries so I don't run them down below 20% SOC (or state-of-charge).

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A123Systems targeting stop-start/micro-hybrid market with 12V Li-ion Nanophosphate Engine Start Battery

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Our approach is a little bit different than the Gaia package that Porsche is using [ earlier post ]. The system comes equipped with battery management electronics for cell balancing and protection. In addition to the two posts on the 12V package, the battery has a communication connector to the vehicle controller.

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Porsche To Offer $3,000 Optional Li-Ion Starter Battery on Select Models, Not For Use in Freezing Temps

All Cars Electric

Porsche has decided that a battery upgrade is in order for some of its high performance vehicles and this upgrade consists of lithium-ion. The company will begin offering an optional lithium-ion replacement starter battery in a measure to reduce weight over the standard lead acid battery.

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How Automotive Dealerships Can Save Money with Battery Energy Storage

Blink Charging

The report also says Toyota in collaboration with Japanese utility JERA, have commissioned the Sweep Energy Storage System, comprising lithium-ion, nickel metal-hydride and lead acid cells. In addition to Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Porsche are highlighted as key players in the GlobalData report.

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Calls for an international 48V electrical standard for vehicles; looming WLTP implementation

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Earlier post.). Kühnlenz’ outlook is that the introduction of a second, 48V system addresses new challenges for automotive electrical and electronic systems, but that most issues have now been identified with preliminary solutions already developed for introduction during the ramp up to the 95 g/km CO 2 requirement by 2020. 48V Hybrids Standards'

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Hanging out with NEDRA

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

This time, White Zombie is running with A123 Lithium-Ion Batteries instead of lead-acid. The battery pack is tiny compared to the lead-acid version, saves about 700 pounds in weight and puts out so much power, that John needs to limit the current to prevent the car from skipping right off the road.

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VW Group head of research says its time for electrification, but progress has been extremely low; We need more

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That car, Leohold noted, had a lead-acid battery pack with about 24 kWh of energy, was propelled by wheel hub motors and had a range of about 50 km—“ not that much different than today.

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