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News Release from: Exide Technologies | Subject: Advanced Orbital Grid Technology Batteries
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 December 2003
Batteries set to power record attempt
The same technology that drives wheelchairs and electric scooters could soon be a crucial element in the attempt to break the world electric land speed record.
The same technology that drives wheelchairs and electric scooters could soon be a crucial element in the attempt to break the world electric land speed record at Verneuk Pan, South Africa on 31st May 2004 Chloride Motive Power - part of Exide Technologies - is supplying its Advanced Orbital Grid Technology Batteries as the power source behind the e=motion electric vehicle
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 17 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The current record is held by the American White Lightning Team at 394km/h, which was achieved on 22nd October 1999.
Colin Fallows and Mark Newby from the UK will attempt to reach at least 483km/h (300mile/h) in e=motion.
Newby and Fallows began "their journey" in 1998 due to their belief that the existing technology could be improved on.
Taking their experiences in drag racing and jet cars, they have incorporated advances in engine technology, bodyshell construction and battery manufacture they believe they can beat the existing record.
Early test results are very good and a simulated 489km/h has been achieved on axle stands.
A test run at Bruntingthorpe has already exceeded the British Electric Speed Record of 224km/h by 11km/h.
The Orbital Technology batteries are located in quick detach trays with four trays carrying a total of 54 batteries being used in e=motion.
The batteries, which can also power electric scooters, wheelchairs and hybrid vehicles, are maintenance free and virtually indestructible.
They have a high power to weight ratio and have been specifically developed for applications where a high current draw is required for a short period of time and fast charging is important.
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