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NexPower V3 hybrid battery unveil - Sodium-ion battery

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by amarino, Jul 4, 2024 at 1:53 PM.

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    #1 amarino, Jul 4, 2024 at 1:53 PM
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    it's about time someone started using this amazing new technology
     
    #2 bisco, Jul 4, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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    Finally, we can publicly talk about the development of this chemistry after trying so many different types of chemistry. There's been so much testing of these and other cells in the past 9 months and we've not been able to talk about it till today.

    I have one of these packs here at my place if anyone wants me to take photos or examine things. Just let me know?

    I remember listening to a podcast covering the national battery maker convention in Detroit back in 2018 and they were talking about Sodium based batteries that ship at 0.0volts. And here we are a 1/2 dozen year later and it's for real! And don't worry, your battery will ship with enough charge to make it plug and play.

    What's more the ethical value of not being lithium based is a really big deal too! Of course, ironically, Lithium is just a specific type of salt. So it's all just salty stuff in general.

    And as always, anyone who buys one of these using my affiliate link will get free unlimited tech support and if you live nearby a discount on installation: www.projectlithium.com/?ref=9qLPw
     
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    If you have pictures of your own install that would be good to share. How is the 3D printed case holding up? As soon as I saw that I was a bit worried if the final customer units would be like that also.

    He also mentions in the video the Operating Temperature is from -40F to 140F. In places where its gets to 100+ F outside I know it can get to 140F inside the car after parking outside for some time. It would be good to have a bit more buffer there I think.
     
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    4 years ago when Jack finished the final prototypes they were also 3D printed, but soon as he went into production there was a standard plastic injection cast mold created. I suspect this will be the same...
     
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    Yes, please. I would like to know which Na-ion cell they're using, so I can evaluate its suitability as a traction battery.

    Edit: Looks like they're using 32140 cylindrical cells in the non-GT version.
     
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    A limited number of V3 with 3D printing case (we call it golden top, as seen in the video) will be available to purchase on 7/11/2024. The injection molding version (most likely in plain black color) will be available to ship in mid-August. V3 GT (blade style) will be available to ship in September.

     
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