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Study sees gradual, focused replacement of lead-acid SLI batteries by Li-ion batteries over next couple of years

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A study by a team of researchers from Germany and South Africa forsees the gradual replacement of lead-acid SLI (starter, lighting and ignition) batteries with Li-ion batteries over the next couple of years. —Ferg et al. Schuldt, J. 2019.03.063.

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Quirky Porsche Features Killed my 12V Battery

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Another quirk is that if you leave the turn signal on after removing the ignition key, your tail light on that side stays on. I've left my turn signal on before, but the combination of the LED tail-lights and the deep-cycle accessory battery kept the car alive. Well, today my 12V battery died.

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Arc 1 Conversion Journal 3/3/2012

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I only need existing wiring for lights, horns, wipers, rear defroster, etc. In place of the dome light, a custom control unit will be installed regulating EV systems such as the controller and charger. Batteries: I will be using Absorbed Glass Mat, Deep Cycle, Sealed Lead Acid Batteries.

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Pike forecasts NEV market to remain small, although with double the growth rate of light-duty vehicles to 2017

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While moderate in terms of volume, the growth rate for NEVs will double that of the light-duty vehicle market during the same period, Pike notes. In Europe, NEVs are categorized as a quadricycle, but are limited to a 4 kW motor for light NEVs or 15 kW for heavier quadricycles. This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%

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Ioxus Developing Higher Power Density Ultracapacitors

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Like its competition, Ioxus is interested in transportation applications—mass transit, hybrid-electric, train/light rail, and stop/start applications—sometimes in cooperation with a battery, depending upon the application requirements. The use of the module also prevents the battery from deep cycling, extending the life of the battery.

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