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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 FaZtechs
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.
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