Posts Tagged ‘LFP Battery Packs’
Embracing Standards for Battery Pack Monitoring and Interoperability: The Case for CAN and NMEA 2000 Interfaces on Battery Packs
As electric propulsion systems gain traction in the marine industry, the need for efficient and reliable battery power sources has become paramount. LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate or LFP) batteries have emerged as a popular choice for marine applications, offering high energy density, long cycle life, and inherent safety features. However, with larger battery capacities, for…
Read MoreSpeed, Range and Power Relationships for Electric Sailing…
In a recent discussion with someone considering an electric drive system for his sailboat, I was explaining some of the relationships between speed, power, and range. The amount of power needed to push the boat at a given speed has a cubic, or third order, relationship (at the speeds we’re talking about for sailing). I’ll…
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…
Read MoreContinuous Improvements – Wiring
Over the course of developing our electric sailboat propulsion system, numerous design changes and improvements have been developed, tested, and incorporated into the baseline design. Looking back, we’ve gone though some significant updates of the motor frame, the gear box, the battery pack, and the cockpit computer. Lots of software updates for the cockpit computer!…
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