05-27-2008, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 84 Blue 240  Our team runs altair nano batteries and when we were searching, we could not come up with battery on the planet that held more power/kg. That European electric supercar (the Lightning) that is coming out uses them and has a 250 mile range. As far as charging, you only need a big setup for quick charges (like on the road). At home, you can use a normal charger. I know this, because we have one  | Quote: |
Originally Posted by www.lightningcarcompany.co.uk "Q. Are the batteries like the "laptop variety" of small cells, thousands of which are used for the battery pack?
A. No, each NanoSafe battery unit is about the size of a large car battery and only thirty such units make up a complete battery pack. These are situated in the car to give the desired ultra low "centre of gravity" and optimum weight distribution both front and rear." | How much do the nano batteries weigh compared to a car battery? By the looks of things - if the weights are comparible - the Lightning is going to be extremely heavy.
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Originally Posted by Frijolee Frankly it makes me wonder why we do this. My car’s too fast for its own good. | |