Not to pick hairs.... but Everspring is not an American company. They are based out of Hong Kong. So far I don't know of anyone distributing TS batteries in the US or Canada.I don't have any dealings with Lionev.com but they look like they have a pretty reasonable product also. I don't think they are TS cells but I don't know what they are either. I couldn't recommend either company as I have never heard of anyone dealing with either of them in N.America. Although I have heard positive reports about Everspring from Australia. I'm not saying don't deal with them, just that you'd be the first if you do. (That I know of) Stay Charged!HumpIgnorance is treatable, with a good prognosis. However, if left untreated, it develops into Arrogance, which is often fatal. :-) -- Lee Hart--- On Sat 09/15, Kenn Sebesta < [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote:From: Kenn Sebesta [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 09:01:38 +0200Subject: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] 91 Ninja cycle conversion questionsHave you considered lithium batteries? Their prices keep dropping anddropping, and are now into a range where most calculations I see showlithium as being cheaper in the long run than lead-acid, due to higherdurability. My thinking is that if I'm going to pay the same thing inthe long run, I might as well start with the better batteries. They'relighter and more compact, so should be a lot easier than lead-acid andgive you much better mileage for the same Ahr rating.The batteries I'm ordering for my project are 90Ahr LFP batteries fromThunderSky. 14 of them is enough for my 48V project, giving 4.3kWhrfor only 42kg and $2500 + shipping. You can check out their selectionfrom the American distributor here:http://www.everspring.net/txt/product-battery-pricing.htmHowever, one thing to add is that ThunderSky experiences have beenvery... mixed. Your mileage may vary in the most literal of senses.I've heard enough good things about them that I'm willing to temptfate, but then again I'm on a research budget so I can always buy morefrom a different supplier if the batteries they deliver aren't good.If you do decide to go with them, put off the battery purchase untilthe bike is ready, as with the 90-day warranty you don't get much timeto check them out for defects.Best of luck,Kenn Sebesta> Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 11:10:24 -0700> From: "Robert Smith" > Subject: [ElectricMotorcycles] 91 Ninja cycle conversion questions> To: [email protected]> Message-ID:> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1">> Hi all,> I just subscribed at the suggestion of someone on my EV miallist. EV list> was very helpful, but thought it would be good to pick some of your brains> here.>> I am starting on my first EV project. My son and I are converting a> 1991 Ninja motorcycle. Lead batteries are planned, but I am curious> of the advancement and availablitiy of LiIon, NiCad, etc.. and wonder if I> should go a different> route. Goals are to have a speed about about 50mph and a range of 20 or> more. It's a first bike for riding in 15 years as well. Been itching for a> motorcycle for the past two summers!>> In thinking about this conversion, what specs are important?>> Thnaks
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