Batteries are still viewed as the weak link in virtually all mobile powered devices especially now with the growing interest in EV’s. In 2011 30 electric-vehicle battery and component factories were under construction in the United States, most of them with government funding assistance.

Batteries are divided in two ways, by application (what they are used for) and construction (how they are built). The major applications are automotive, marine, and deep-cycle.

Deep cycle batteries are designed to be discharged as much as 80% time after time. They also have much thicker plates. The major difference between a true deep cycle battery and others is that the plates are SOLID Lead plates - not sponge. This gives less surface area, thus less "instant" power like starting batteries need. Deep-cycle includes solar electric (PV), backup power, and RV and boat "house" batteries.

NAI’s Lead Acid Carbon Nanotubes (CNT) Battery
Nearly all large rechargeable batteries in common use are Lead-Acid type. (There are some NiCads in use, but for most purposes the very high initial expense, and the high expense of disposal, does not justify them).

Lead-acid will account for half the demand of re-chargeables. This battery is mainly used for automotive and stand-by applications. Because of low cost and dependable service in adverse environmental conditions, lead-acid will enjoy a steady increase through to the year 2012.

CNT Lead Acid
NAI’s CNT Batteries modify existing lead acid technology by applying a highly-conductive carbon nano tube coating to the anode and cathode. Carbon Nano Tubes (CNT) are tiny tubular structures composed of a single layer of carbon atoms.

Magnified Carbon Nano Tubes
The CNT’s are highly conductive and increase the surface area of the anodes and cathodes in orders of magnitude, thereby increasing the batteries energy storage capability (density). The diminutive tubes hold 6 times as much energy as the lead in lead/acid batteries, and can hold a minimum of 2 times as much energy as rechargeable lithium batteries.

NAI’s CNT lead acid battery has just started field testing. We are now moving into alpha field trials with a few of our CNT Batteries that will be used to power electric golf carts. These live tests will allow us to monitor, in a real world application, the effectiveness and reliability of our current batteries.

Lithium LIX Battery
The Lithium LIX is lighter in weight, occupies less space, provides more power and energy and has a longer life than the nickel-metal hydride batteries powering today’s hybrid electric vehicles. All the major makers have opted for Lithium-Ion batteries to power their EV’s.

Test have show that even under a severe charge and discharge cycle at high temperature, the capacity of the Lithium LIX cell remains stable with no loss in energy storage capability after 2,500 cycles. This long cycle life shows the stability of the LIX system extending battery to 10-15 years .

A cell will charge in 10 minutes. Four cell packs make 14.8 volt battery. Beyond the automotive sector, markets for this battery technology includes military, aviation, storage, racing vehicles etc

Battery Specs:
Nominal Capacity 60AH
Operation Voltage (Charge) 4.25V (Discharge) 3.0V
Max Charge Current 5CA
Max Discharge Current (Constant Current) 3CA
?Impulse Current? 20CA
Standard Charge/Discharge Current 3CA
Cycle Life ?80 DOD%? 2,000 times ?70 DOD%? 3,000 times
Temperature Durability Of Case 200
Operating Temperature (Charge) 45-85 (Discharge) 45-85?
Weight 1.5kg / 3.3 lbs

These battery cell charge in 10 minutes and are 2/3 smaller than traditional Lithium Batteries.

For additional information contact sales@next-alternative.com