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February 17, 2015

Ultimate Electro LiPo battery packs

Modelix Racing introduces the Ultimate Electro range of LiPo battery packs. Available in several configurations including a 2S 6500mAh 60C standard size battery, a 6000mAh 60C saddle and a 4600mAh 60C shorty pack there are also a lightweight 4200mAh 45C battery and two 14.8V 5200mAh/60C and 3300mAh/25C packs available. The range is rounded out by two 11.1V batteries made from 2200mAh 60C or 35C cells. The 2S and 4S packs feature protective hardcases while the 3S batteries are made using shrink-wrapped semi-hardcases.

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February 16, 2015

Intellect 2015 Spec LiPo battery packs

UK Intellect distributors Schumacher introduces the 2015 Spec LiPo battery packs for competition and club racing use. Starting with the competition packs, new is the Super High Voltage SHV range that is meant to offer improved performance and safety and the batteries are available as standard-size 2S 6000mAh and 7800mAh variant, as 6000mAh saddle pack, 5000mAh shorty, 5600mAh square and 7000mAh 1S 1/12th scale pack. All are made using 100C cells. Also new is a 3500mAh 100C low-profile shorty and a 6000mAh 100C 14.8V Monster pack for 1/8th buggies and trucks. Made for club level racing are two economically priced 40C batteries, a 5400mAh standard size pack and a 4000mAh 40C shorty.

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February 7, 2015

Marka Racing 6000mAh 100C 2S LiPo battery pack

Italian company Marka introduces a new 6000mAh 100C standard-size LiPo battery pack. Weighing in at 285g the hardcase battery pack is built from high-performance cells, making it ideal for Modified and Stock class racing alike and utilises standard 4mm connector tubes and a 2mm balancer port.

Source: Marka Racing [markaracing.com]

January 30, 2015

New LRP LCG, Stock Spec & CCL LiPo batteries

LRP have a range of new high-performance LiPo battery packs available in the form of the LCG and Stock Spec line. Starting with the LCG packs, the acronym stands for Low Centre (of) Gravity and the packs are of a reduced height to lower the overall centre of gravity of the chassis while offering a lower weight at the same time. The LCG packs are available as 5600mAh 110/55C TC standard length, 3700mAh 110/55C saddle and 2900mAh 110/55C shorty pack.

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January 22, 2015

Marka Racing 4700mAh 100C shorty LiPo battery

New from Marka Racing comes a high-quality 4700mAh 100C shorty LiPo battery pack. Sporting a protective hardcase with 4mm bullet-type connector tubes the battery weighs in at 210g and it is ideal for pan cars, formula cars and 1/10th off-road buggies alike.

Source: Marka Racing [markaracing.com]

January 21, 2015

Reedy 6500mAh 14.8V competition LiPo battery

Reedy’s 6500mAh 65C 14.8V competition LiPo battery is all-new for the 2015 racing season. Competition-tested and developed by the racing team, this battery features high capacity for maximum duration on large 1/8th scale tracks, with a 65C rating for maximum power output. Designed specifically for competition 1/8th electric buggies and truggies, the battery fits a variety of chassis brands. The moulded hard case protects against crash damage and a T-plug connector minimises resistance and increases power output.

Source: Team Associated [teamassociated.com]

January 20, 2015

Yokomo Racing Performer B series LiPo batteries

New from Yokomo come the Racing Performer B series LiPo competition battery packs. A special inner cell structure of the 100C packs boosts the performance, making the batteries ideal for both Stock and Modified classes. The B series 7.4V batteries are available as a 5800mAh standard, 4800mAh shorty and 3500mAh low-profile variant with the with the standard and standard height shorty pack offering a unique 5mm and 4mm connector tube configuration to offer reverse polarity protection. As a bonus the first batch of the batteries will include suitable bullet-type connectors.

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January 10, 2015

Muchmore Impact FD2 7.4V 3300mAh 1/12th LiPo pack

Muchmore introduce the latest addition to their Impact FD2 line of competition batteries in the form of a 7.4V 3300mAh “flat type” battery pack. Built from 100C cells the hardcase battery sports standard 1S 1/12th scale pack dimensions of 93×46.8×18.5mm but in a 2S 7.4V configuration. Weighing in at only 149g the pack is usable with 1/12th and 1/10th scale pan cars as well as all classes that do not need tons of capacity but a lightweight power source.

Source: Muchmore [muchmoreracing.net]