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July 17, 2010

Venom LiFe-Power line of LiFe packs

Venom have introduced their new LiFe-Power line of LiFe receiver and hard case batteries. They offer many advantages over their Lipo counterparts including 4X the useable cycles, no low voltage cutoff and higher charge rates. As a receiver battery, there is no need for a regulator due to the lower nominal voltage compared to a LiPo. The hard case packs are perfect for most 1/10th scale vehicles. 1/12th scale racers will love the 3600mAh single cell hard case for its power and lightweight.

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June 29, 2010

Racers Edge SurePower 5000 NiMh packs

The New SurePower 5000 Matched NimH Battery Packs from Racers Edge offer superior runtime and the highest capacity cells available without sacrificing long-term durability and cycle life. Matched at the factory to ensure the best possible results on the track or in the backyard. Available with a standard connector or true Traxxas HC connector and carries the Racers Edge one-year warranty.

Source: Racers Edge [racers-edge.com]

June 28, 2010

Vampire Racing 1/18 hard case LiPo

Vampire Racing have released their new 1/18 hard case battery. Experience the raw power and long lasting punch of these hard case LiPo batteries specifically designed for 1/18th scale racing. The first release is the 1800mAh 30C pack above which comes supplied with the gold bullet connectors.

Source: Vampire Racing [vampire-racing.com]

June 18, 2010

HPI range of Plazma LiPo packs

HPI’s new range of Plazma Lithium-polymer batteries are designed to be the ideal match for HPI electric cars and trucks that require a long-lasting battery pack featuring reliable LiPo technology. These battery packs are more than 30% lighter than conventional NiMh batteries, yet deliver incredible power and long run times. A race-legal sealed plastic case protects the batteries from crash damage and every pack comes with a balancing plug to keep the cells matched, and giant silicone wires with Deans plugs for maximum power and minimum plug loss. Available in an 11.1V 3800mAh version, which is a perfect fit for the Savage Flux HP, while the 7.4V rectangular case 5300mAh and the rounded 4000mAh packs are great for a whole host of other electric powered cars from TC to buggy.

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June 14, 2010

Team Orion 1100mAh Marathon LiFe RX packs

Team Orion have introduced two new LiFe receiver packs in 1100mAh to their Marathon range of batteries. Supplied in either hump or standard configuration, these 6.6V packs are lighter and safer than LiPos and remove the need for a voltage regulator. Supplied with either a BEC or UNI connector and JST-KH balancer plug.

View the standard configuration pack here

June 12, 2010

Team Orion Carbon Molecular 3.7v LiPo battery

Team Orion has released their new 4200mAh 3.7V Carbon Molecular LiPo battery, which provides insane power to 1/12-scale cars thanks to its 45C discharge rate. In addition to gold tube connectors and a carbon look protective hard case, each battery contains the latest Carbon Molecular LiPo technology.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

June 11, 2010

Kawada M11X 2300mAh LiPo pack

Kawada have released this new 7.4V LiPo pack for the Sanwa/Airtronics M11X transmitter. This 2300mAh pack gives you more time at the controls between chargers, 1.5 times that of the standard battery. The pack has integrated discharge and overcharge protection and comes pre wired with standard connector and JST-XH balancer plug. Weighing in at only 95 grams it will mean less effort to hold your radio too so you can get on with focusing on driving.

Source: Kawada [kawadamodel.co.jp]

June 7, 2010

Vampire Racing LiFe receiver packs

Vampire Racing have presented their first products specially for nitro racers. These two new LiFe receiver batteries are available as straight and hump pack, in 1600mAh and 1900mAh respectively, and because they are 6.6V they can be used without a LiPo regulator in your nitro car.

View the hump pack here