Tiny jumper packs/power supplies
I have not seen any other threads here concerning these products, and I'm pretty sure they would be of some interest to many on this forum. Not so much as a jumpstarter, but perhaps as a hint toward ...
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I linked to the products just for an FYI.
I don't need a jumpstarter or a portable power pack at this time. I'm not interested in any of the common jumperpacks either, there is nothing new or unexpected on that front.
I thought it was interesting something little larger than a laptop battery is able to jump start assist or start an engine just on its lonesome.
The products I linked are not lead acid batteries, not AGM.
I think one of the linked products has NiMH cells, the other claims Lithium Ion, perhaps 18650 cells, like laptop battery packs. I do not know their capacity ratings.
If they are able to crank engines with sub 1 pound battery packs, perhaps with the assistance of capacitors, then that right there is a significant weight savings compared to a traditional starting battery. Such a lightweight "battery" can help Auto manufacturers to meet future CAFE standards, and once it becomes commonplace for them, it becomes affordable for us.
Perhaps the linked products are the beginning of the end for lead acid starting batteries, and perhaps deep cycle applications too.
Imagine a world with no more 6v vs 12v threads!
I don't need a jumpstarter or a portable power pack at this time. I'm not interested in any of the common jumperpacks either, there is nothing new or unexpected on that front.
I thought it was interesting something little larger than a laptop battery is able to jump start assist or start an engine just on its lonesome.
The products I linked are not lead acid batteries, not AGM.
I think one of the linked products has NiMH cells, the other claims Lithium Ion, perhaps 18650 cells, like laptop battery packs. I do not know their capacity ratings.
If they are able to crank engines with sub 1 pound battery packs, perhaps with the assistance of capacitors, then that right there is a significant weight savings compared to a traditional starting battery. Such a lightweight "battery" can help Auto manufacturers to meet future CAFE standards, and once it becomes commonplace for them, it becomes affordable for us.
Perhaps the linked products are the beginning of the end for lead acid starting batteries, and perhaps deep cycle applications too.
Imagine a world with no more 6v vs 12v threads!
