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Is there interest in a group buy of A123 20ah prismatic pouch cells?

Discussion in 'Prius PHEV Plug-In Modifications' started by ericbecky, Jun 4, 2012.

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  1. ericbecky

    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    I have 75 cells on hand right now.
    If you are coming to Green Drive Expo this weekend I can hand deliver them to you.
    $27.50 a cell.
     
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    This is a very good price!! indid.....
    Eric, "good luck with the 2012 Green Drive Expo", from conception a truly grass root event that evolved to
    a magnificent nationwide event.
    I'm sorry that I will miss it again this year, my new work schedules are to demanding.
     
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    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    Sorry sold. Someone local came and picked them all up tonight.
    Time for another order I guess.
     
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    Flying White Dutchman Senior Member

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    Dus you get any info about these cell no longer beeing made in korea?
    Evtv dif say something about nor beeing able to get some anymore

    -Htc Tapatalk ( sorry for auto spell correct )
     
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    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    Well, if that is so, then I may need to get a large order in sooner than I had planned. :eek:
     
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    Is there any interest in Europe?
     
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    Any update how things going?

    -Htc Tapatalk ( sorry for auto spell correct )
     
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    Last time you ordered how much was the cost per cell..............?
     
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    No new updates. $27.50 per cell was price when I last checked mid-July.
    I can place the order once people have interest in the cells.

    Everyone seems to be in a holding pattern.
    Last I heard from people on this thread it was:
    - 145 cells mrbigh​
    - 72 cells cgates30​


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    Banshee 08 was interested 228 once he figured out what connections to use. But I have not seen updates.
     
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    Please scrub my request for 145 cells; I'm allocating the reserved money toward a 10KW PV system in the roof of my house to be completed shortly.
     
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    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    No worries. But you'll have to post pics of that 10kw PV system!!
     
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    kinda also in tressed in what your selling contact is telling you about these cells running out?
    can he still get them in large scale orders?
    maybe this is wy people are in a holding patern about the bad PR from A123 cells?!
     
    #52 Flying White Dutchman, Jul 31, 2012
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    I have confirmed that I can get a 500 (or even 1000) cell ordered filled.
    People have their own reasons I suppose.
    I know that the cells we use are easily holding up to our tests.
    For example 100+amps for 15 minutes straight with little drop in voltage.

    We've been having a good time with the cells we have gotten so far!
    Also I have not really tried to get more people on board since I am pretty busy. Otherwise I could have followed up with the people who originally said they might be interested.

    People can let me know if they want some, and then I'll place some orders.
    If nothing else I will just sell any extras on ebay again (at a bit higher rate, to cover the extra expenses).
     
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    Sir,
    I was sent over from Elmoto.net site. I am interested in approx. 150...If you get to the point where you may group purchase again, would you please let me know.
     
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    ericbecky Hybrid Battery Hero

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    Hi their GI Joe.
    I'll keep you in the loop.
    In the meantime I'll check out Elmoto.net.
     
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    Well, supply on these have been fluctuating.
    Was unable to get last order filled, so money was refunded.

    It has been nearly 3 months since I first put this offer out there. It's been too long and now the prices have changed. Going forward, any prices previously mentioned are no longer valid.

    Never really got enough people interested for group buy anyway so I'm working with people individually and having the cells shipped direct.
    Joe 150
    Bob 32
    Jose 4
    Lowell 54
    Nathan 26
    cgates 72 (??? maybe later. undecided)
    Also some local orders.

    We're having fun with the ones we've gotten, including some really beautiful packs. Seen even more fun tests like shooting them with shotguns and setting them on fire. (Yipes!) They've been put in electric bikes, scooters, cars, motorcycles, mowers and more.

    I still help anyone who is interested in getting these cells so feel free to contact me any time. 608-729-4082, or email me at [email protected] .
     
    #56 ericbecky, Aug 27, 2012
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    Jack from evtv got some info
    A123 is hands of a china company now or almost based on shares
    Funny how three things workout

    -Tapatalk
     
    #57 Flying White Dutchman, Aug 28, 2012
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    EVTV... (Jack)Marion Rickard... EVCON2012 aka EVTV motor verks.... sells products off his website plus has video archive of the world of EV trends,tech, knowledge based techniques, and much much more....I am a huge follower of that Youtube,cloud and podcasts that he produces............
     
    #58 NortTexSalv04Prius, Sep 25, 2012
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    I am less a fan of LifePo4 123 pouch cells thanks to "Jacks" reviews and test of different LifePo4 batt cells....
    I am more a fan (favorable user) of prismatic(bricks) like CALB newer batt cells.....
     
    #59 NortTexSalv04Prius, Sep 25, 2012
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    so and what bricks you now wanna buy? amps and so on?
    i geuss with al you have been reading now you know what do to?
     
    #60 Flying White Dutchman, Sep 25, 2012
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