Jeff, The only US distributor for Nilar NiMH batteries that I know is PlugInConversions.
Read more here http://www.pluginconversions.com/phevs1.html - Mike B DEVC -----Original Message----- From: Jeffrey Blamey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: ElectricMotorcycles <listserv@electricmotorcycles.net> Sent: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:39 pm Subject: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] NiMH You can inquire of NILAR in Centennial, CO if they are any closer to production NiMH cells, these were rectangular cells with flat anodes and cathodes. I was hoping they would see the EV market a likely candidate for their products. Light weight, high number of charge cycles, and good battery chemistry (Lithium Ion not so great for environment and safety). Cost in line with Lithium Ion. Jeff On Tue, Jun 10, 2008 at 8:48 AM, damon henry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Large format lithium cells are getting easier to find, and the prices are > not that bad especially for a motorcycle size pack. One important thing to > keep in mind is that the pack has to be able to source enough current. If > an individual cell cannot, it will need to be paralleled with other cell(s) > in order to do so. Small cells cannot source enough current, whether > lithium or NIMH so must be paralleled. > > Here are a couple of sources for large format lithium iron phosphate cells. > For about $4000 I could build a pack for my motorcycle that would give me > good performance a solid 40 mile range. If I wasn't so focused on my truck, > I might be tempted. > > http://www.electricwheelsinc.com/batteries.shtml > http://www.cloudelectric.com/lithium_iron_phosphate?b=1 > > damon > > > > > > ________________________________ >> Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:32:58 -0400 >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> To: listserv@electricmotorcycles.net >> Subject: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] NiMH >> >> I had been thinking between lithium and lead as well. It seems most of >> the lithiums are small cells and require a BMS. So it seemed NiMH >> wouldn't be too much worse (and maybe better) in comparison. I presume >> NiMH falls in between lithium and lead in weight. I don't need a huge >> battery pack (so I think) and the NiMH didn't look to crazy. But there >> must be reasons it's not being used. I figured I'd need 150 cells and if >> they have to managed individually that is a problem. >> >> Just thinking out loud. >> >> - SteveS >> >> damon henry wrote: >> > NIMHs are totally off my radar, because as you said, the right size >> > cells are unobtainable. They are also tough to charge correctly >> > especially when you have to parallel them all together to get the >> > correct size pack. If you want expensive lightweight batteries the >> > clear choice is lithium, especially for a motorcycle. Lugging around >> > a bunch of lead is still the easiest solution with the lowest up front >> > costs. >> > >> > damon >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > >> > > Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:39:01 -0400 >> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > > To: listserv@electricmotorcycles.net >> > > Subject: [ElectricMotorcycles] NiMH >> > > >> > > Pondering batteries for the EM conversion and looking at NiMHs. It's a >> > > shame that the bigger sizes are being held off the market, but some >> > > decent D cells seem to be available with tabs. Price isn't too awful. >> > > >> > > I looked thru the EV album and it seems NiMH show up in scooters/bikes >> > > and jumps up in size to the cars (Prii, etc) that use unobtainable >> > cells. >> > > So, what's the take on NiMH for a real street-sized EM ? >> > > >> > > - SteveS >> > > (still working on the BMW conversion) >> > > >> > >> > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. Search >> > Now! >> > >> > <http://search.live.com/cashback/?&pkw=form=MIJAAF/publ=HMTGL/crea=srchpaysyouback> >> > >> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > >> > >> > No virus found in this incoming message. >> > Checked by AVG. >> > Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.2.0/1494 - Release Date: >> > 6/10/2008 7:22 AM >> > >> >> > > > ________________________________ > Search that pays you back! Introducing Live Search cashback. Search Now!
