Much More Racing have released a new range of AAA and AA NiMH rechargeable batteries, delivering long usage times and the most enjoyment between recharges. The AAA cells, available in 900 and 1100, are perfect for powering the Kyosho Mini-Z, a transmitter, bundled receiver pack, micro vehicle or other use, while the 2800 AA cells give the longest run time for your transmitter and other uses.
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Team Tekin have announced the release of their Power Cell, a 3400mAh 7.4V 23C LiPo pack. Suitable for use in most touring cars and other non saddle pack configured cars, further details are sparse, but it is supplied in a protective hard case and has top mounted connection points and balancer port. UPDATE. According to Tekin president Jim Campbell, this pack is already ROAR legal and there will different versions and sizes coming out in the future.
Source: Tekin [teamtekin.com]
Losi have released what they expected to be one of the more popular options for the new Mini-T. Racers get an 1100mAh NiMh battery pack that substantially increases speed and run time and a wall charger to go with it. Typical charge time for the included 1100mAh pack is about two hours and the charger can be used with a variety of other Ni-MH battery packs for micro cars and trucks.
Source: Losi [losi.com]
Team Orion have released the Platinum II, a 5000mAh 7.4V LiPo pack, the latest in their already extensive line-up. The 20C cells are once more made by Kokam, and they have been mounted in a rugged impact-resistant protective case, while for further protection the pack has an integrated fuse that protects it in the event of any problems that may occur. The Platinum II features a balancer connection and is supplied with two 4mm gold connectors and a Tamiya plug mounted cable.
Source: Kyosho [kyosho.de]
Italian company Bittydesign have introduced a new line of LiPo battery trays, suitable for the use in some of the best 1/10th scale electric touring car chassis’. The entire line has been developed with 2 main targets, to not compromise the original chassis torsion and to keep the central mass as low as possible. Already in production and available for sale in 3 weeks, this is an indispensable product to enable the installation of LiPo batteries on a chassis originally designed to be used with NiMh batteries only.
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Alien Power has released some new stock spec series cells which have been pushed and matched in a similar way to their previously released EP4600 cells. Specially developed for stock drivers they have really high voltage rates that have been enhanced using the company’s proprietary voltage increasing system that permanently alters the internal structure of the cell, resulting in increased voltage and lower internal resistance. Cycling and matching is also done on the latest state of the art computerized equipment which is continuously monitored and calibrated at scheduled intervals to ensure the most accurately matched cells. Available in 4 cell, 5 cell and 6 cell sets.
Source: Alien Power [alienpower.net]
Robitronic have released this 5200mAh 7.4V 25C LiPo pack which is aimed at the competition market and will fit in most touring cars. As is normal with racing packs, it is supplied in a protective hard case and is also pre mounted with a balancer port and Tamiya style plug.
Source: Robitronic [robitronic.com]
More battery packs with the announcement of this 4900mAh 7.4V LiPo pack from Team Checkpoint. Higher maximum discharge current allows this pack to deliver more power and ‘punch’ to the wheels for greater overall performance. ROAR legal and Ideal for competition level racers, the cells have been expertly matched for optimal internal resistance, capacity and voltage. Wired for the Team Checkpoint Pro LiPo Balancer, the pack is protected against damage by an impact resistant case.
Source: Team Checkpoint [bestrc.com]
