T&T: new old technology batteries

[Larry N. Brown]

Had a thread about a year ago on the new Caterpillar Firefly batteries. Lead
acid technology but with a twist- the lead coats a carbon "sponge" matrix,
quadrupling energy density an quartering cost for the same price.

I followed up on it and it looks like they producing a 12 volt truck battery
as their first production model- gp 31. Supposed to be available later this
summer.

http://www.fireflyenergy.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=273&It
emid=100

I wasn't able to deduce from the spec what the AH rating is but they look
promising. Perhaps they'll produce golf cart batteries soon.

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: Bear Point Marina
           Orange Beach, AL