I like A123, but I need opinions on this

[lutach]

Originally Posted by Arct1k

News flash - A123 batteries safe for Mars trip....

I was about to mention Mercury, but Max temps in Mercury can reach 400+ degree C.

[What's_nitro?]

Originally Posted by lutach

I don't think it was pointless. He just proved that you can push the cells more then what the manufacturer states. That's how I look at it.

If you push them that far they aren't going be around for very long! Lithium or not, heating batteries to at or waaayyyyy above their rated temps by exceeding the maximum current, or by taping a 60W soldering iron to it, will greatly shorten the life cycle.

As such I stand behind my original opinion that the test was completely pointless.