Dear Mark Communifi,
One may use lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries to achieve both energy density (Ah vs. size) and safety (well-known), with the added benefit of higher charging currents (~1C) and lower charging times when compared to lead-acid (~0.1C typical) batteries.
Another difference is the depth of discharge (DoD), which is almost full (~90%) for LiFePO4, vs. just 40-50% for a deep-cycle lead battery. This directly translates to a lesser Ah battery (price, weight) and fewer charge/discharge cycles over the years, resulting in longer (2-3x) lifetimes (time for Ah to drop to 80% of initial) when compared to the lead-acid types.
Furthermore, all the above advantages would also come in handy, if you are including power-assisted pedalling for your cycle. I thought of writing since I noticed both lithium and LiPO, but not LiFePO4 being mentioned among the responses.
All the best.
One may use lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries to achieve both energy density (Ah vs. size) and safety (well-known), with the added benefit of higher charging currents (~1C) and lower charging times when compared to lead-acid (~0.1C typical) batteries.
Another difference is the depth of discharge (DoD), which is almost full (~90%) for LiFePO4, vs. just 40-50% for a deep-cycle lead battery. This directly translates to a lesser Ah battery (price, weight) and fewer charge/discharge cycles over the years, resulting in longer (2-3x) lifetimes (time for Ah to drop to 80% of initial) when compared to the lead-acid types.
Furthermore, all the above advantages would also come in handy, if you are including power-assisted pedalling for your cycle. I thought of writing since I noticed both lithium and LiPO, but not LiFePO4 being mentioned among the responses.
All the best.
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