Moltech Power Systems Nickel-Metal
Hydride (NiMH) technology has been "Breaking the Rules for
Power Tools" since 1997. Now this leading battery is breaking
land speed records for electric cars.
At the Bonneville Salt Flats in Wendover, Utah,
Dempsey's World Record Associates (DWRA) utilised this revolutionary
technology in its electric streamliner, "White Lightning".
The NiMH powered vehicle shattered the World land speed record for
an electric car and reached a top speed of 254mph.
The
6,040 NiMH Cs cells in Moltech Power Systems' battery produced 200,000
watts of power to achieve the record-breaking speeds. The battery
delivered up to 800 amps at 250 volts during the run providing enough
power to drive two 200 horsepower alternating current induction
motors at 10,000 rpm.
"The
performance and power of the NiMH batteries provided by Moltech
Power Systems were a critical component in our successful speed
record attempts," said CEO and Founder of DWRA Ed Dempsey.
"The batteries delivered the energy we needed to show the world
that an electric car is capable of 254mph."
"This
success showcases the superior performance of nickel-metal hydride
technology over other battery technologies in the most demanding
applications," said European Managing Director Rob Phillips.
"We are proud that our technology was a part of this exciting
event, and we consider ourselves privileged to be part of the world
class Dempsey team."
Moltech
Power Systems' NiMH batteries are specifically designed to meet
the demands of high drain, power hungry devices. In addition to
high capacity, NiMH offers high peak power, high energy density
and high rate discharge. These advantages are further complemented
by NiMH's excellent low-temperature performance and continuous charge
capability. With no added cadmium or lead, NiMH is also an environmentally
preferred battery technology. Moltech Power Systems and Makita launched
the worls's first NiMH technology designed exclusively for professional
power tools in 1997. Continuous improvements and product line expansions
have made NiMH suitable for a variety of professional and consumer
devices. It is rapidly becoming the standard for all high drain
devices. |
