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May 26, 2020

G-Style Grand Slam 4200mAh LiHV shorty battery

Coming from Japanese brand G-Style is their new Grand Slam 7.6V 4200mAh shorty LiHV battery pack. Building on the 2019 all-Japan Championship winning battery, the 2020 variant is constructed using new high-performance 150C LiHV cells that will make for an even lower internal resistance while keeping the discharge curve flatter throughout the race. The pack measures 93×46-5×18.3mm, it weighs in at 155g and it makes use of 4mm bullet-type connectors.

Source: G-Style [team-gs.jp]

May 18, 2020

Trion 5800mAh & 4550mAh LiHV battery packs

Coming from Trion are their new 5800mAh standard size and 4550mAh shorty LCG LiHV battery packs. Starting with the 5800mAh 7.6V standard size pack, the battery measures 138x47x19.5mm and it weighs in at 235g, making it ideal for modified and stock racing classes alike. The hardcase battery is equipped with 5mm through-type connectors, allowing to access the connector tubes from both sides and it is built using high-quality 120C cells for exceptional power supply even in power-hungry classes.

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May 8, 2020

Reedy Zappers SG3 Competition 1S & 4S LiHV packs

Associated Electrics have introduced the new Reedy Zappers SG3 LiHV 1S and 4S batteries. Zappers SG3 batteries feature state-of-the-art LiPo chemistry with an emphasis on lower internal resistance with improved durability and cycle-life. More power, improved durability, and high capacity provide world-class performance. Zappers SG3 batteries feature a 3.8V/cell nominal voltage, which means that the battery can be safely charged to 4.35V/cell. Even when the typical 4.20V/cell charging limit is enforced, Zappers SG3 cells shine thanks to their inherently flat discharge curve, which results in higher voltage deeper into the race. Zappers SG3 batteries are available in several configurations for a variety of on-road and off-road applications. A high quality, durable hard case helps prevent damage while embedded socket connectors keep power-robbing resistance to a minimum. Male ESC connectors are included. New for 2020 are the 1/12th scale specific 8200mAh 85C 3.8V and 6600mAh 115C 3.8V 1S packs as well as the 6400mAh and 5200mAh LP 15.2V 4S packs, the latter are ideal for demanding 1/8th scale applications.

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May 4, 2020

Team EAM 5500 Ultra Narrow Slim Race Pack battery

Available now from Team EAM is their 5500mah 130C Ultra Narrow LiPo pack. The battery feature a completely new Graphene chemistry that offers low internal resistance and high voltage output for greater performance in all classes while still maintaining exceptional durability. The slim pack is ideal for the latest generation of mid-motor touring cars, and all packs are QC checked and tested to ensure they meet Team EAM standards for quality and reliability.

Source: Team EAM [teameamotorsports.com]

April 7, 2020

Ruddog 4000mAh 7.4V 50C LiIon stick pack battery

Ruddog have introduced their new 4000mAh 7.4V 50C LiIon stick battery pack that was developed for the use with ready-to-run cars or starter boxes. Measuring 139×46.5x25mm and weighing in at 225g the battery offers a low weight and high capacity, making it ideal to power cars, buggies and trucks as well as nitro starter boxes where the oval shape hardcase makes for easy adding to existing NiMH “Racing Pack” battery compartments. Using the Lithium-Ion cell technology for durability, the battery uses the same charging CC/CV charging settings as a 7.4V LiPo battery and it comes pre-wired with an industry-standard XH balance port and a T-type power connector.

Source: Ruddog [ruddog.eu]

March 30, 2020

Sunpadow 2S 4200mAh ultra-narrow LCG LiPo pack

Sunpadow keep growing their new Platin competition LiPo battery range with the latest addition being a ultra-narrow LCG pack. Adapting the new 36mm wide ultra-narrow design specially developed for mid-motor touring cars the 4200mAh pack is only 20mm tall, ensuring not only a very centralised weight balance but also a lower centre of gravity due to the battery’s reduced weight compared to its 5200mAh sibling. The pack weighs in at 191g, further reducing vehicle weight and allowing to add weight where it is needed.

Source: Sunpadow [sunpadow.com]

March 23, 2020

Speedzone roll out new Evolution LiPo packs

The latest competition LiPo battery pack releases to Speedzone’s Evolution brand include a 2S slim pack, 2S shorty pack and a 4S pack. The 5500mAh 7.4V 130C slim pack measures 139×37.3×24.8mm and weighs 238g, the 5000mAh 7.4V 120C shorty pack measures 96×46.5×24.5mm and weighs 212g, and the 6000mAh 14.8v 120C pack measures 139x47x48mm and weighs in at 534g. All packs were designed to produce high voltage with low internal resistance and utilize 5mm bullet connectors.

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March 20, 2020

Arena RC Racing brass LiPo plates

Arena RC Racing have released their new brass weight plates for standard and slim-size LiPo battery packs. The standard plate measures 134x45mm and it is available in a 0.6mm variant, weighing in at 33g and also as thicker 0.8mm plate, weighing in at 44g. Also available is a more narrow plate for the new line of slim LiPo batteries that measures 134x35mm and that weighs in at 33g for the 0.6mm plate and 31g for the 0.8mm plate. All are machined from high-quality brass material, they feature laser-engraved Arena RC Racing logos and use thin double-sided tape to attach them to the battery packs.

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