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Hi EVeryone!

I don't follow this list real close and I realize many of
the discussions here are related to the various battery
technologies both old and new. Hence, I'm not up to date on
what's available right now and the current street prices.

I have a 48vdc, 55AH, traction pack operating an Etek PM
motor on my converted 1976 Kawasaki KZ400 motorcycle. My
pack is on its way out and in need of replacement. As y'all
are aware lead has gone up in recent years. I originally
paid about $80 per battery three and a half years ago and
now a replacement is $150!

At that price I'm seriously considering other technologies.
I've been looking and attempting to price some alternative
batteries. I've looked a some Saft stuff for aircraft and
standby power supplies, flooded Ni-Cads, Lithium developer's
kits from A123, Ping's lithium on eBay, and a couple of others.

I'd like to keep my on board charges which are 2 Chargetek
CT500s. Each is a three-stage charger with two isolated
12vdc outputs rated at 2.5 amps. So, as you can see I'll be
charging my new pack at a slow rate hopefully negating the
need for a BMS on the more advanced packs.

Anyone care to weigh in on what you think would give me the
most bang for the buck?

Thanks!
Bob Tregilus
http://ElectricNevada.org

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