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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. With the AC system, I'll probably be pulling less amps and am looking forward to the extended range. Off to some interesting bedtime reading on lead-acid modelling technology.

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President Obama Announces 48 Projects to Receive $2.4B in Grants for Next-Generation of Batteries and Electric Vehicles; To be Combined with $2.4B in Industry Cost-Share

Green Car Congress

Production of advanced lead-acid batteries, using lead-carbon electrodes for micro and mild hybrid applications. Production of the UltraBattery (lead-acid battery with a carbon supercapacitor combination) for micro and mild hybrid applications. gross vehicle weight) with a 100 mile range. Lyon Station, PA.

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