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New Products • Batteries East Penn Manufacturing is Expanding its Line of Intimidator AGM Batteries East Penn’s Intimidator brand will now be available for automotive, marine, commercial, power sport, golf car, electric vehicle, marine house power, portable power and other premium AGM battery needs. The Intimidator’s power offering is not only becoming more imperative for cars and trucks, but for many other vehicles and applications that require optimized accessory and starting power. The AGM technology of the Intimidator line has the combination of starting, dual purpose and deep cycle power. Intimidator batteries have twice the cycle life of conventional flooded designs so they provide more accessory power longer. They are also resistant to vibration, and are built with an enhanced durability that withstands multiple recharging or heavy deep discharges. The Intimidator’s flat plate design optimizes efficiency by making full use of the available battery space. Its complete use of internal space ensures a better fit, with less retrofit, while providing maximum power and true maintenance-free performance. Boston-Power, Inc. has released its new Swing Key blocks. The highly configurable Swing Key block is a series of interconnected Swing cells in a robust mechanical enclosure that brings electric vehicle manufacturers a battery solution that combines the safety and performance of Swing cells with the capacity and ease of implementation of traditional large format cells. As the foundation for Boston-Power’s Swing Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems (Swing RESS), the new products deliver these advantages while capitalizing on energy density, cycle and calendar life, operating temperature range, safety and environmental sustainability. The first two blocks in the family are the Swing Key 430 and Swing Key 435. Swing Key 430 (3.7 V, 30 Ah) samples will be available in August. Swing Key 435 (3.7 V, 35 Ah) samples will be available in the fall. Pricing is set to be competitive with today’s prismatic cells (cost per kWh) dependent on volume and configuration. Pure Energy Announces New Rechargeable Alkaline Battery Packs Pure Energy Visions Corp. and PureEnergy Solutions, Inc. have introduced six and 12 volt rechargeable alkaline (RAMcell) battery packs. The new packs target a number of applications including emergency lighting, security systems, back-up power and a variety of LED lighting products. Most of these devices currently use sealed lead acid (SLA) or nickel cadmium (NiCd) rechargeable batteries. RAMcell packs have several advantages over these batteries including higher capacity and longer run times, reduced weight, improved shelf life for stand-by capability and they are maintenance free. Compared to a 6 volt 2.6 Ah SLA battery that weighs 536 grams a RAMcell 6 volt pack provides up to 8 Ah at a weight of 468 grams. RAMcells are manufactured in a charged state and hold their charge for seven years where as SLA batteries have a shelf life of approximately one year and NiCd have a shelf life of less than six months. Trojan Battery Expands AGM Line to Support a Wider Range of Solar Applications Boston-Power Unveils Latest EV Battery Offering Trojan Battery Company has expanded its AGM product line for the renewable energy (RE) market space with the launch of the U1-AGM and 22-AGM models. The new deep-cycle AGM batteries address the power needs of renewable energy off-grid and grid-tied solar home systems, solar lighting, industrial and backup power applications that require daily battery cycling capabilities. The addition of the U1-AGM and 22-AGM models expands Trojan’s current AGM line to feature a wider variety of battery sizes. The U1-AGM and 22-AGM are designed to address a diverse range of solar applications from roadway and area lighting, traffic signs and security lighting, to off-grid and grid-tied solar home systems, industrial and backup power applications. In addition, the new AGM batteries are well suited for solar systems in remote locations that have no access to the grid or where it is too expensive to pull power to a particular area. In these applications reliable power and low maintenance are key factors that contribute to the overall performance and maintenance of the system. The U1-AGM and the 22-AGM, along with Trojan’s full line of AGM batteries are maintenance-free and distinguished by a number of design elements that optimize performance. A unique combination of thick plates and grid design as well as a glass fiber separator provides high power density enhancing battery performance and extending the cycle life of the batteries. Trojan’s deep-cycle AGM batteries are low temperature tolerant, and shock and vibration resistant. They also have a low internal resistance for higher discharge current and higher charging efficiency making them the perfect choice for many applications. 22 Battery Power • September/October www.BatteryPowerOnline.com http://www.BatteryPowerOnline.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Battery Power - September/October 2011

Battery Power - September/October 2011
Contents
Portable Battery Market to Reach $30.5 Billion Worldwide by 2015, Forecasts Pike Research
Panasonic Introduces High Rate Li-Ion Cell
A Comprehensive Management Approach to Maximizing UPS Availability
The Evolution of Battery Monitoring: Impedance, Resistance, Conductance or Ohmic Value
The World of Alkaline Batteries
Nickel Zinc’s Powerful Future in Stationary Storage
Batteries
Components
ICs and Semiconductors
Charging & Testing
Power Supplies
Industry News
Marketplace
Calendar of Events
Research & Development

Battery Power - September/October 2011