Anyone tried the 36V 15AH Lipo's

[mustangman]

   Check out a123.com. Maybe they could help you out with the new batt chemistry.

[cadstarsucks]

   Check out a123.com. Maybe they could help you out with the new batt chemistry.

a123systems batteries are probably out of your price range.  The 3.3V 1.1AHr cell costs $10@100pc with tabs welded on.  It can deliver 30A continuous and 70A peak as I recall. 

The 2.2AHr cell costs twice as much and can put out 60A continuous and 100A peak.

They have the side benefits of being intrinsically safe and only lose 10% of their capacity after 1500 100% discharge cycles.

a123racing.com has actual electric vehicle testimonials and youtube has safety test, electric dragster and electric motorcycle videos using the A123 cells.

Dan

[mustangman]

Well it doesn't look like we will have to wait very much longer. Gen.Motors is going to use a hybrid system in the next gen of Trucks/SUV to increase gas milage 20% or more using a123 technology as early as mid model year 2008. Then we just have to wait for totaled suv's and trucks at the local wrecking yards!

[myelectricbike]

  humm... now where did I put the copy of "Praying for Sheetrock" ...by Malissa Fay Greene?

[mustangman]

 Good one myelectricbike! LOL