Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : VALENCE TECHNOLOGY (VLNC) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Dennis V. who wrote (22397)	11/17/2000 7:00:59 PM
From: Robert Cohen	Respond to of 27311

Anyone know the low temperature specs for a lead-acid battery? Would the VLNC/Delphi Li-Poly battery require a heater for low temp use? Got this from A/C Delco site: Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) The primary duty of the battery is to start the engineto crank or rotate the crankshaft while also maintaining sufficient voltage to activate the ignition system until the engine starts. This requirement involves a high discharge over a very short time span. It is more difficult for a battery to deliver power when it is coldfurthermore, cold engines require more power to turn over. CCA is therefore an important measurement of battery capacity. This rating measures the discharge lead (in amps) that a battery can supply for 30 seconds at 0°F (-17°C), while maintaining a voltage of 1.2 volts per cell (7.2 volts per battery) or higher. The CCA rating generally falls between 300 and 600 for most passenger cars and is higher for commercial vehicles Robert