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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. 999—the first all-electric, battery-powered locomotive in the United States. Earlier post.).

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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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