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There have been developments on reducing heat generation
with Li-ion which require a slight sacrifice in energy density, however the
trade-off could be well worth it.
The heat issue is why Li-ion has not generally been the
battery of choice for all-electric or hybrid cars to this point. That's
changing. It might not yet be to the point where I would want them in a sub, but
I'm keeping things flexible during the design phase to make it as easy as
possible to convert if it should become feasible either before or after
completion of construction. We'll see what happens with the cost
issue.
I'll try to return to this subject at another time, but right
now I'm very busy preparing for a trip that won't be nearly as much fun as the
trip to Ft. Pierce.
Later,
Jim T.
In a message dated 7/31/2010 4:44:57 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
vbra676539@aol.com writes:
Interesting is right. Especially the fires from thermal overloads. They might be workable, but I definitely wouldn't want them in the sub with me. |