EaglePicher to Add Fast Battery Chargers

The Commercial Power Solutions division of EaglePicher Technologies, LLC, in Phoenix, Arizona, plans to expand its portfolio of battery and power solutions to include advanced battery chargers. In support of this goal, the division has signed a joint development and license agreement with FaZtech, Inc., of Fremont, Nebraska, to develop, manufacture and market FaZtech’s patented Fazt™ fast battery-charging technology.

This new technology is based on a unique, self-regulating circuit design that optimizes the battery charge rate without overheating or damaging the battery. Typical charging time is two to three times faster than with standard chargers. The Fazt charger is one-fourth the size of chargers of comparable power, permitting designs for both on-board and off-board applications. This flexibility enables a portable, lower cost solution, allowing users to extend operating time by up to 25%.

The chargers initially will be targeted to the medium-power (1-10kw) motive industries, such as industrial electric vehicles, golf carts and boats where quick charging, portability and extended battery life are key.

Charger demonstration prototypes currently are being placed in the field for testing. For more information about participating in application testing, contact EaglePicher at customerservice.commpwr@eaglepicher.com.