Battery question

[greybrick]

Are we any closer to losing that 50 pound lump of lead hanging off the front of our trucks?

Item Specifications
Model Number VP900
Nominal voltage 12.8V
Cranking Amps (CA) 900 amps
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) 500 amps
reserve capacity (RC) 38 minutes
Capacity 18Ah
terminal type 5/16" gold plated ring
working temperature -22°F to 140°F (max 185°F)
dimensions 8.3x5x3 inches (not including terminals/flanges)
weight 6 pounds

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[mauricio_28]

Unfortunately, not yet. At $999, is that the battery you wanna have under the hood when you want to start up your car in the middle of nowhere in sub-freezing temperatures? Yikes!

 

[madizell]

Price aside, I still would not think this battery suitable for trail use. In a limited event, circle track, Baja race, or other one-day situation where a chase car or pit team is around, maybe. For independent travel beyond cell phone range, no.

 

[StumpXJ]

I have used A123 cells in other applications through my business, and these guys have definitely got the attention of a lot of huge manufacturers. The cell technology is improving daily, and this is something that could easily be done in the not so distant future, and at a reasonable cost.

At the rate battery technology has improved in the past few years, its complelety doable soon.

~James