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I D Ni Cad batteries?

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Hi, have the opportunity to obtain 12 at right price, 400x230x200. Each cell measures 1.1v. Are they suitable for Ev's ? What would their original use have been? Thanks
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More than likely they were in a BUS. 12 of those single cells won't be much. How many are you purchasing? These are NiCad and are full of toxic heavy metal but with care they may last a very long time. You need to be sure you have a charger that will properly handle the NiCad's. Nice catch if they are all good. Do not over charge or over discharge them. Do your research.

Pete :)
Thank you for your reply. There are 12 with 3x 1.1v cells in each,so appr. 39 v. My Electro dynamics motor is 36v:)
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You running 36 volts in a car? Good deal if they are useful for you. That would be an excellent set up for my Cushman Truckster. But since I now have lithiums I will go that route.

Pete :)
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