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Old 24th Dec 2007, 19:47
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Dave,
This might be the newest in high discharge batteries: Lithium-Manganese.
Burst discharge at 40C claimed.
http://duralitebatteries.com/flight/...g.php#Powerbox

Thanks for the electric trike article. I wanted to see the total power system weight but unfortunately that was not provided.
The question is: can electric power systems beat internal combustion engine in pounds per horsepower?
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