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Originally Posted by suneel112
Doing some research for a project, I came accross Saphion U-Charge batteries (from Valence). In 15 lb, they pack 45 Ampere - hours at 12 volts, and have a lifetime of 2000 charges.
... Batteries have a future, just not lead acid ones. |
Another thing I have looked at from Valance is their ncharge power packs for laptops/notebooks. You can run upto 10 hours with one of them. BUT note the price of these things!
Back to the original question I am actually working on 1) a hybrid car which will run off batteries charged from an engine or Hydrogen Fuel cell. 2) powering part/all of my house off a Hydrogen fuel cell. 3) Building a "bomb squad" robot powered from solar panels and hydrogen fuel cells.
I contacted a company in Canada I believe and could get a 1200 watt 12 volt ( so ~100 amp) Hydrogen fuel cell for about $5000. Not too bad considering how much energy it could save me.
As for power during competitions I am building a portable power pack with 3 inverters and about 200 amp worth of SLA.
-Mike