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EV Technology Development => Battery Chargers => Topic started by: ted.lowe on October 01, 2008, 10:37:44 PM
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Right Sized - Large enough to charge large battery packs in a reasonable time. Eg. 1.0 - 7.5KW
Universal Input Voltage - Handle various input voltages. Eg. 120, 208, 240 V AC
Programmable Output Voltage - Field programmable to support different battery pack configurations.
Adjustable Output Amperage - Allow the owner to adjust the power consumption (while sharing an electrical circuit or to avoid tripping breakers).
Power Factor Corrected - As high as possible for the power companies and the owners.
Efficient - 80% +
Isolated - Decouple AC input from DC output for safety reasons.
Intelligent - Automatically charges the battery pack using the proper algorithm for the given battery type. Turns off when complete. Outputs completion status (hours on, kWH used, and/or any fault conditions).
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Here you go, a new commercial product that fits most of the requirements:
http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/10/lear-introduces.html (http://www.greencarcongress.com/2008/10/lear-introduces.html)
Someone post the price and availability if you find out!