battery packs
Considering Tesla’s 4680 Gen-2 Cell in a Low-Voltage Battery Pack for Sailboats
Figure 1 – TESLA 4680 and CAM72 Cell Arrangements in a “48V” Pack After Tesla’s internal needs are being met for its new 4680 battery cells, they will begin offering these cells to other OEMs, who will develop new battery packs and incorporate them into their own products. This is interesting to me since my…
Read MoreLithium LiFePO4 vs Lead-Acid Battery Packs, for Propulsion of Electric Sailboats
The question comes up sometimes, when people are considering various battery options for electric propulsion on their sailboat. There is a ton on quality information out there about the pros and cons of Lithium batteries vs their heavier and more expensive predecessor, Lead-Acid batteries. However, much less is said about the topic when considering batteries…
Read MoreOur Modular Battery Packs Enable a Scalable Electric Propulsion System
We know that electric propulsion systems on sailboats eliminates fossil fuel emissions, and reduces noise pollution (both above and below the water). We also know that an electric propulsion system can cost a little more up front, but over the life of the system there are major savings to be had. Let’s consider the battery…
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