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06.24.2009, 06:52 PM

Yes, we already discussed this... although 15C is technically possible, or at least A123 Systems released some ~5min charge graphs about a year ago or so... but NO charger out there can do this... I remember I did some quick calcs, and figured it would be just over the limit of one 15amp circuit breaker.

Until they have these chargers developed, which shouldn't take too much engineering know-how... 15C doesn't matter.

And what Linc said, of course A123 cells have alot higher voltage drop than a 30C lipo pack, it's just that A123's can handle it, it's simply a different type of battery chemistry. If Lipo packs were overrated like A123's, they wouldhave positive electrode Lithium metal plating... not good, they go puff, poof.


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