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Giving old batteries a new lease of life

Wild Singapore News -- Lester Kok Straights Times, 4 Sep 10;
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Battizer, which started in March, used the same technology to develop a quick charger for electric vehicles (Evs). It then took its vehicle charger to FTD Technology, the local distributor of India-made Ampere electric scooters. In the test, the scooters' batteries were charged fully in just one hour, a fraction of the normal four to eight hours ... . ... . The charging time is shortened, the battery remains cool while charging and the e-scooter's performance is much better than before,....
... this quick-charging innovation is critical for EVs, especially in countries like India and Indonesia, where electrical supply can be disrupted at any time.

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Submitted Sep 07, 2010 By: TomJDriver

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TomJDriver Champion Author London Posts:1,036 Points:302,340 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 10:07:40 AM Ignore TomJDriver Report Abuse Well call me some people. These Pure Energy recyclable alkaline batteries have been around for years. Despite the warning in the instructions, I've put non-rechargeable alkalines with a bit of life left into mine, and they do accept one or two partial charges allowing a little more usage. So I believe their claims better technology can do a better job of this.
chemist74 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:12,377 Points:2,176,265 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 8:30:30 AM Ignore chemist74 Report Abuse They claim they recharge normal alkaline batteries. Some people will believe anything.
vandamme Champion Author New York Posts:1,018 Points:117,800 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 8:13:04 AM Ignore vandamme Report Abuse "Batteries cause untold environmental damage when the metals are mined and smelted, and pose a second risk when they are disposed of. It's really no better than oil in that regard. " You should look up "recycling" in the dictionary. Hint: you can't recycle oil that's been burned.
TomJDriver Champion Author London Posts:1,036 Points:302,340 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 12:02:19 AM Ignore TomJDriver Report Abuse From the story: "In the test, the scooters' batteries were charged fully in just one hour, a fraction of the normal four to eight hours taken with the normal charger. " Speeding up charging time 4 to 8 times is great. It also says, with this charger the battery size could be increased to give more range with the original charging time. Sized right, this could really help EVs. [Edited by: TomJDriver at 9/9/2010 12:05:37 AM EST]
MAC48 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:728 Points:499,925 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 3:21:11 PM Ignore MAC48 Report Abuse Looks promising if the quick-charger proves its worth with EVs and plug in hybrids. A key question is how long will the quick-charger take to recharge an EV or plug in hybrid battery pack. One hour to recharge a scooter battery is fine but the battery pack in an EV or plug in hybrid is a much tougher test. Hope this proves to be effective since it would help solve one of the major impracticalities of using EVs.
SVmike Champion Author California Posts:1,426 Points:307,850 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 2:59:33 PM Ignore SVmike Report Abuse grandpadon: "All batteries should be quick charge and quit throwing them away" And all cars should be Mercedes or Lexus, too.
mynt Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,940 Points:606,205 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:46:46 AM Ignore mynt Report Abuse Good news for EV's...
kfinto All-Star Author Texas Posts:614 Points:1,541,450 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 10:25:53 AM Ignore kfinto Report Abuse So this charger charges alkaline and dry-cell batteries? That's cool.
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:7,703 Points:1,593,630 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 8:57:45 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse Quick charge is good.
GingoutMD Champion Author Maryland Posts:2,302 Points:473,680 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 8:51:40 AM Ignore GingoutMD Report Abuse What I find interesting is that there is no description of how this new technological breakthrough works. Why should I believe something simply because someone says it true. Publish the facts (while keeping your trade secrets and patents protected) so I have a better understanding and may believe the "sales pitch."
WYAK Sophomore Author Newfoundland Posts:118 Points:304,410 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 8:24:51 AM Ignore WYAK Report Abuse Hope there is a way to save the environment and provide good transportation.
PeteOhki Veteran Author Honolulu Posts:309 Points:307,150 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 6:53:53 AM Ignore PeteOhki Report Abuse NekoSJG wrote: "Recharge used alkaline batteries sounds like snake oil." It is a known fact that any attempt to recharge alkaline batteries is dangerous and could result in an explosion. I have heard of products that claim to be able to recharge alkalines before, but I've yet to see one become a common household goods. I'm going to wait and see what comes out of this one.
xantrani Veteran Author Maryland Posts:422 Points:106,455 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 6:19:21 AM Ignore xantrani Report Abuse old batteries, new batteries borrowed batteries, blue batteries
BMW2014 Champion Author Toronto Posts:1,794 Points:364,300 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 5:34:47 AM Ignore BMW2014 Report Abuse Promising news.
packards42 Champion Author Washington Posts:4,232 Points:716,195 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 4:59:15 AM Ignore packards42 Report Abuse This sounds good, recycling non recycling batteries. I like 2 recharge our electric jeep in hour.
CrackedLCD Champion Author Alabama Posts:6,663 Points:1,291,350 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 1:06:49 AM Ignore CrackedLCD Report Abuse Any enviro-weenie who thinks electric is the answer has clearly not done his or her enviro-research. Batteries cause untold environmental damage when the metals are mined and smelted, and pose a second risk when they are disposed of. It's really no better than oil in that regard.
PDQBlues Champion Author San Diego Posts:4,702 Points:979,420 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 12:43:53 AM Ignore PDQBlues Report Abuse Batteries will continue to be the deterrent for a viable electric car. Batteries are too heavy, limited energy storage and slow to charge (compared to filling a tank with gas).
Ltdc Champion Author Long Island Posts:4,903 Points:1,222,465 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 12:39:25 AM Ignore Ltdc Report Abuse Make it work with the new electric cars and you'll really have something.
Huskersed All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:703 Points:337,950 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 12:19:43 AM Ignore Huskersed Report Abuse Most people in India and Indonesia couldn't afford to buy hybrid/electric cars. Import Taxes are too high.
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,148 Points:828,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:57:49 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse Why newer technology in India and Indonesia than in the USA? Wild Singapore News is on a roll; Scooters surely have a much smaller battery than a car.
NekoSJG Champion Author San Jose Posts:3,225 Points:568,980 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 9:53:19 PM Ignore NekoSJG Report Abuse Recharge used alkaline batteries sounds like snake oil.
grandpadon28110 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:2,384 Points:682,135 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 8:58:46 PM Ignore grandpadon28110 Report Abuse All batteries should be quick charge and quit throwing them away.
TomJDriver Champion Author London Posts:1,036 Points:302,340 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 8:55:20 PM Ignore TomJDriver Report Abuse From a company designing chargers for AA batteries for third world countries comes a quick charger for EVs. And it says it can extend their serviceable life too.
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:10,791 Points:1,249,445 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 8:44:32 PM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse Anything that can give old batteries a new lease on life is good news for lots of people.
graceman Champion Author Baltimore Posts:3,225 Points:818,165 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2010 8:41:28 PM Ignore graceman Report Abuse More good news on Electric cars.