jerry dycus wrote: > > > > If you only look at life time nothing beats NiCd. > > But lifetime is the big thing!!! > They put out higher spec power, much easier, > faster, cheaper charger-ing, cheaper to buy, run, > takes abuse well, no problem with cold weather and > better in hot than the others high tech, LA batts. > Other than these the others are okay!!!! > What more could you want? >
I want 336V 100 Ah pack in my car and make sure it's not folding in half and even better - not overweight. With NiCd it may not be possible. Depends on your priority. If my battery will last 100,000 miles, give neat 300 miles range (LiIon) and twice as light, I'm willing to pay twice as much. If I invest in NiCd, I stuck with it for 27 years at least to get full return (unless re-sell). In this time many things may and will happen. Don't get me wrong - NiCd is likely best battery available now to anyone. Everyone's priorities are different though. Victor
