Rapid Charging Batteries for Electric Propulsion Systems

720109

02/01/1972

Event
1972 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
Authors Abstract
Content
Requirements and constraints for rapid charging batteries used for both pulse load and deep cycle service are outlined. Methods for fast recharging nickel-cadmium and lead acid batteries are described. A new rapid charge concept wherein nickel-cadmium batteries are both rapid charged and reconditioned is presented. Similarly, a unique method of fast charging lead acid batteries is described and illustrated. Areas of required technology improvements in batteries and electronic control devices for rapid charge application are outlined.
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.4271/720109
Pages
10
Citation
Sparks, R., "Rapid Charging Batteries for Electric Propulsion Systems," SAE Technical Paper 720109, 1972, https://doi.org/10.4271/720109.
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Publisher
Published
Feb 1, 1972
Product Code
720109
Content Type
Technical Paper
Language
English