M1 Nanophosphate batteries

[JimBartell]

I read an article in the latest "Popular Science" that talked about a new battery technology that promises increased energy density, longer lifespan and faster charge (80% charge in 5 minutes) than Li-Ion. It is already available in DeWalt power tools.

 

Worth looking into.

 

http://www.a123systems.com/_BCKUP_/html/products/cells.html

 

Jim "Now you know what I read in the bathroom" Bartell

[PaulEdwards]

Jim,

 

That's really interesting news. The article also claims a 70 amp continuous discharge current so the cells might even have a chance at running a full-on Genesis!

 

Paul (if it looks like a pig and smells like a pig...it's a Genesis) Edwards

[Bill Brummond]

Jim

 

are you going into the battery business. I'll take some in an Anton Bauer configuration please. Maybe a few chargers as well.

 

Bill Brummond

[JimBartell]

Jim

 

are you going into the battery business. I'll take some in an Anton Bauer configuration please. Maybe a few chargers as well.

 

Bill Brummond

Sorry, Bill, not in this lifetime. I just wanted everyone to know about this to keep an eye on it. Depending on how they are priced, they could make regular Li-Ion obsolete pretty quickly. I'd hate to see someone dump a truckload of $$$ into batteries that are obsolete overnight.

 

I've always felt bad for someone who saw the prototype BFD and sadly stated 'And I just paid $6,00 for a Seitz".

 

Jim "Mr. Empathy" Bartell

[Charles Papert]

To hell with Steadicam, sounds good for next-gen plug in hybrids!

 

(just watched "Who Killed the Electric Car"...oy).

[JimBartell]

To hell with Steadicam, sounds good for next-gen plug in hybrids!

 

(just watched "Who Killed the Electric Car"...oy).

 

That is indeed the application everyone is looking at. Particularly attractive is the 5 minute recharge (almost as fast as filling your gas tank).

 

I saw the Tesla electric sports car at the Beverly Hills car show a few weeks back. I mentioned this to the company rep and he pointed out that the battery pack is a removable module so if a new battery technology comes along they can retrofit it when the original pack wears out.

 

Jim "and I just bought a Mercedes" Bartell

[RobVanGelder]

Browsing internet I came across the new 28 volt batteries/chargers with this technique from Dewalt and also Milwaukee. This looks promising: one battery that can supply my 435 and (with downconverter/regulator) also my 12 volt cameras....

 

And the price.... seems a good deal compared to Dionic 90's , on Ebay about $140 for 2, charger @ $30

 

Anybody tried this already? I guess, if it can power heavy duty power tools, a 435 on 150 fps should be possible too!

 

I would love to hear more about this.

Not that I can buy it now in Thailand...... transport restrictions...... :angry: